Daniel O Kissiedu

Daniel O. Kissiedu serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Agency for International Development/Ghana (USAID/Ghana), supporting the agency’s mission to foster sustainable development through technically sound and locally led interventions. He manages the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to strengthening institutional capacity, market systems, and public service delivery across Ghana’s agriculture, governance, and resilience sectors. His work ensures that USAID’s technical assistance programs are executed through compliant, transparent, and results-driven contracting mechanisms aligned with federal procurement regulations and U.S. foreign assistance priorities. Kissiedu collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including international consulting firms, local Ghanaian technical service providers, and U.S.-based development specialists. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitively awarded engagements that prioritize technical expertise, local engagement, and adaptive program implementation. He frequently works with firms capable of delivering high-level analytical support, capacity building, and systems strengthening services, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and mission alignment. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly 29% of awards directed to 8(a) certified small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to empower disadvantaged entrepreneurs and enhance local ownership of development outcomes. While the majority of acquisitions are open competition, his consistent use of 8(a) set-asides underscores a proactive approach to advancing equitable access to federal contracting opportunities in the international development space. Kissiedu’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing advisory services, monitoring and evaluation, and technical training. He also regularly procures general government support, personal services, and operational support services, demonstrating expertise in acquiring complex, knowledge-intensive solutions that underpin USAID’s systems-strengthening agenda in Ghana.