Michael Teske

Michael Teske serves as a key procurement lead within USAID/Nigeria, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen governance, public health systems, and sustainable development through targeted technical assistance and institutional capacity building. He manages acquisitions aligned with performance monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks, focusing on data-driven program design and subnational governance initiatives. His portfolio primarily consists of personal services contracts that engage subject matter experts in health systems strengthening, data science, and institutional resilience programming. Teske ensures alignment with U.S. foreign assistance priorities by procuring specialized technical expertise that enhances local ownership and long-term impact. His contractor relationships center on independent consultants, research institutions, and domestic and international firms with proven experience in MEL, health data analytics, and public sector reform. He collaborates with vendors capable of delivering adaptive, evidence-based solutions under complex operational environments, often requiring rapid deployment of technical advisors and evaluators. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, task-order-based engagements that prioritize flexibility, domain-specific knowledge, and cultural competency in the Nigerian context. Teske’s procurement activity reflects a strict preference for non-set-aside contracts, with 100% of awards issued under open competition. This approach prioritizes technical merit and performance capability over socioeconomic classifications, enabling the agency to access the broadest possible pool of qualified experts. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated equally on technical competence, past performance, and alignment with USAID’s mission objectives. The primary NAICS code under his purview is 812990 (All Other Personal Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on contract personnel for specialized technical services. He procures services including data collection and analysis, monitoring and evaluation design, capacity building for subnational institutions, and health systems diagnostics—all critical to advancing USAID’s outcomes in Nigeria’s decentralized governance and public health landscape.