Paulo Manhique

Paulo Manhique serves as a key procurement professional within USAID/Mozambique, supporting the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through targeted technical assistance and community-centered programming. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for contracts that strengthen local governance, enhance public health systems, and expand access to education and economic opportunity. His work centers on procuring services related to health system strengthening, HIV/AIDS response, family planning, civil society capacity building, and democratic governance initiatives. He ensures that all acquisitions align with USAID’s strategic priorities and comply with federal procurement regulations, particularly those governing international development assistance. Paulo collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including international development firms, local Mozambican NGOs, and technical consultants specializing in public health, education, and institutional reform. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that emphasize local ownership and sustainability. He works closely with implementing partners to ensure deliverables are contextually appropriate and aligned with government priorities, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on transparency and adaptive management. Paulo’s contracting approach reflects a strong commitment to inclusive procurement, with all awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category, indicating a focus on competitive, open bidding rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process consistently encourages participation from local Mozambican firms and registered civil society organizations, aligning with USAID’s localization agenda and the principle of building domestic capacity. His procurement portfolio is concentrated in technical service domains, primarily under NAICS categories related to professional, scientific, and technical services—particularly in health care services, social assistance, and administrative management support. He frequently procures training programs, monitoring and evaluation services, policy analysis, and institutional strengthening interventions, demonstrating deep expertise in development sector contracting and adaptive program implementation.