Shafiullah Rahimi

Shafiullah Rahimi serves as a Human Resources Assistant at USAID/Afghanistan, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity and governance through strategic human capital management. In this role, he facilitates procurement activities related to administrative and management consulting services that enhance workforce development, organizational effectiveness, and program implementation. His responsibilities include coordinating requirements analysis, preparing solicitation documents, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations for HR-related contracts. He operates within the broader procurement framework of USAID/Afghanistan, ensuring alignment with U.S. government objectives for sustainable development and local institutional resilience. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Rahimi engages with a broad spectrum of management consulting firms specializing in public sector human resources, organizational design, and institutional strengthening. His working relationships are characterized by collaboration with firms that provide technical expertise in workforce planning, performance management systems, and capacity-building interventions tailored to complex operating environments. He ensures vendor engagements adhere to USAID’s standards for transparency, local engagement, and technical merit. Rahimi’s procurement activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on competitive, open bidding rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern suggests an emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status, consistent with the agency’s need for specialized, mission-critical expertise in high-risk operational contexts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), reflecting a deep specialization in organizational development, human capital strategy, and public sector reform consulting. He routinely procures services related to HR system modernization, leadership training, performance evaluation frameworks, and institutional governance support—core enablers of USAID’s long-term development goals in Afghanistan.