USAID Human Resources

USAID/Mozambique’s Human Resources team plays a central role in advancing the agency’s mission of sustainable development through the strategic acquisition of personal and professional services that support institutional capacity building and community-centered programming. While not a traditional contracting officer, this function oversees the procurement of critical human capital services essential to implementing health, governance, education, and economic empowerment initiatives. The team manages a portfolio of non-commercial, service-based acquisitions focused on technical assistance, training, organizational development, and localized advisory services that directly align with USAID’s goals of strengthening civil society and public sector resilience in Mozambique. The team works closely with a diverse array of international and local service providers, including consulting firms, NGOs, and independent technical experts specializing in public health systems, democratic governance, and workforce development. Vendor partnerships are typically structured through task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts or direct hires under personal services agreements, emphasizing flexibility, local context expertise, and performance-based outcomes. Relationships are built on long-term collaboration rather than transactional procurement, prioritizing continuity and institutional knowledge transfer. This office maintains a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of its acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside,” reflecting a focus on technical merit and local capacity over socioeconomic set-asides. While not formally targeting 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, the team actively seeks qualified local Mozambican firms and civil society organizations, effectively embedding small and indigenous enterprise participation within its operational model. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), indicating heavy reliance on individual consultants and specialized personnel for on-the-ground implementation, alongside NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional Services) for broader technical and analytical support. These categories reflect deep expertise in human-centered development services, including HIV/AIDS program management, family planning coordination, governance advisory, and education system strengthening.