Jayne S Olando

Jayne S. Olando serves as a Regional Acquisition Specialist for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) mission in Nairobi, where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical procurements that advance sustainable development and democratic governance across East Africa. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, she specializes in professional services contracts supporting private sector growth, public health system strengthening, and climate resilience initiatives. Her work directly enables USAID’s strategic objectives by ensuring timely, compliant, and high-impact contracting aligned with federal acquisition regulations and international development priorities. Olando maintains a primary working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing technical and analytical support for complex development programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, mission-aligned vendors with proven capacity in cross-sector consulting and logistics, often engaging firms capable of delivering integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions in challenging operational environments. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and adaptive program implementation. Her contracting portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and programmatic urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with USAID’s need for rapid, high-quality execution in dynamic regional contexts. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, her approach remains transparent and competitive, ensuring value and compliance in all solicitations. Olando’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and technical advisory services. She also regularly procures construction materials, fuel, and specialized personal services critical to field operations. Her domain expertise spans development consulting, supply chain logistics for remote operations, and institutional capacity building—making her a pivotal link between USAID’s technical objectives and on-the-ground implementation.