Elyssa Jeter

Elyssa Jeter serves as a key procurement professional within USAID/Kosovo, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen democratic governance, institutional accountability, and market-driven reforms in the Western Balkans. She manages the acquisition of technical assistance and capacity-building services critical to judicial modernization, public financial management, and rule of law initiatives. Her work centers on securing expert consulting services that align with U.S. foreign policy objectives and European integration goals, ensuring that procurements are strategically aligned with USAID’s technical priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Jeter consistently engages a diverse pool of professional service providers, including international consulting firms and local Balkan-based technical experts. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, results-oriented agreements that emphasize measurable outcomes in governance and institutional reform. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, compliance, and adaptive program delivery, often working with firms possessing deep regional expertise and multilingual capabilities. Jeter’s procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with 25% of acquisitions designated for Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2, prioritizing Kosovo-based firms with demonstrated capacity to deliver contextually relevant solutions. The remaining 75% of awards are open competition, reflecting a balanced approach that supports both local economic development and global expertise. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to build sustainable local capacity while ensuring technical rigor. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), where she procures governance advisory, public sector reform, and institutional strengthening services. She also regularly sources specialized technical assistance under NAICS 541990, including legal framework development, anti-corruption program design, and public administration training. Her expertise centers on high-impact, non-commodity services that directly enhance the effectiveness of Kosovo’s public institutions.