USAID/CA Human Resources

The HR Section within USAID/Central Asia/Kazakhstan (Agency Code: 720115) serves as the primary point of contact for human resources and technical advisory procurement activities supporting U.S. foreign assistance objectives in the region. Responsible for managing acquisition planning and contract execution for professional services, this role ensures alignment with USAID’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity, improve public service delivery, and advance locally led development solutions. The section routinely handles solicitations for technical assistance, capacity building, and performance monitoring services across governance, health, education, and economic development domains, prioritizing contracts that enable sustainable, context-specific outcomes through expert consultation and local partner engagement. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable due to data limitations, the HR Section maintains a consistent pattern of engaging professional service providers with demonstrated expertise in international development, institutional strengthening, and public sector reform. Partnerships are typically formed with firms offering specialized technical advisory services, including organizational development, training design, and monitoring & evaluation support, often through competitive sealed bidding or request for proposals under FAR Part 15 procedures. The HR Section does not utilize any socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of procurements conducted as full and open competition. This reflects a strategic preference for selecting the most qualified technical providers regardless of business size or certification status, aligning with USAID’s emphasis on outcome-driven, merit-based contracting rather than socioeconomic targeting. Primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), accounting for 83.3% of activity, indicating a strong focus on non-clinical advisory services such as policy analysis, program design, and institutional assessment. The remaining 16.7% falls under NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), reflecting demand for specialized consultants, trainers, and subject matter experts supporting workforce development and organizational capacity initiatives across Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region.