Dijana Prndelj

Dijana Prndelj serves as a Human Resources Assistant at USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen democratic governance and institutional capacity through strategic human capital planning and procurement coordination. In this role, she facilitates the acquisition of professional services essential to program implementation, particularly in areas requiring specialized technical expertise in public sector reform, electoral systems, and digital transformation. Her responsibilities include coordinating procurement documentation, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and liaising with program officers to align contracting actions with operational needs, making her a critical link between human resources strategy and mission-driven contracting. While specific contractor names are not available, Prndelj works closely with a network of professional service providers delivering technical assistance in governance, policy analysis, and institutional development. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for firms with deep subject-matter expertise in public administration and democratic governance, often engaging consultants and research organizations capable of delivering tailored, evidence-based solutions. She maintains collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate strong cultural competency in the Western Balkans context and adherence to USAID’s compliance and reporting standards. Prndelj exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of her acquisitions designated as 8(a) competed contracts. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to advancing opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses, particularly those certified under the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. Her contracting patterns prioritize inclusion, ensuring that small businesses with specialized expertise in governance and institutional strengthening are competitively awarded. Her procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—reflecting a narrow, high-value specialization in non-clinical, advisory services. She procures expertise in audit quality enhancement, electoral system modernization, and digital governance tools, partnering with firms that provide policy analysis, capacity building, and technical training to public institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.