Elizabeth Chisala

Ali Nader serves as a key procurement lead within USAID/Zambia, overseeing the acquisition of professional and technical services critical to advancing the agency’s mission of sustainable development and health systems strengthening. Responsible for managing complex contracts aligned with data-driven governance, public health innovation, and institutional capacity building, Nader ensures compliance with U.S. foreign assistance objectives while promoting local ownership and supply chain transparency. His acquisitions primarily support integrated health information systems, agricultural resilience programs, and digital governance initiatives, often requiring specialized technical expertise and adaptive implementation approaches. Nader collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of international and local service providers, including consulting firms, research institutions, and technical assistance contractors with deep domain knowledge in public health and development economics. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based engagements with firms capable of delivering scalable, evidence-based solutions. He frequently works with vendors possessing proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, health data analytics, and systems integration within low-resource settings. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 96.4% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions, indicating a strong emphasis on merit-based selection and global competitiveness. Nevertheless, he consistently reserves 3.6% of opportunities for Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2, demonstrating targeted support for Zambian-owned enterprises and regional capacity development. This balanced strategy ensures both technical excellence and local economic inclusion. Nader’s procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting his specialization in high-skill, non-standardized consulting services such as health systems design, digital governance architecture, and operational research. A smaller portion of his portfolio falls under NAICS 541611, highlighting his engagement with strategic management consultants who support institutional reform and program evaluation. His expertise lies in procuring adaptive, context-sensitive technical services that bridge policy intent with on-the-ground implementation.