USAID Philippines's Executive Office/Human Resources Division

The USAID Philippines Executive Office/Human Resources Division plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission of sustainable development by managing human capital and administrative support functions that underpin all technical programs. While not a traditional contracting office, this unit oversees procurement activities related to personnel services and professional support required to sustain USAID’s operational and programmatic infrastructure in the Philippines. It handles acquisitions for expert consulting, administrative support, training facilitation, and institutional capacity-building services essential to the agency’s field operations and local partnership initiatives. Contractor relationships are primarily with professional service providers offering technical assistance in governance, financial management, and public administration. The division collaborates with domestic and international consulting firms, local NGOs, and subject-matter experts who deliver tailored capacity-building interventions. These partnerships are typically performance-based, emphasizing outcomes in institutional strengthening and local ownership, with a preference for firms demonstrating deep contextual knowledge of Philippine public sector dynamics. The division does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of its acquisitions awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified technical experts regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing technical merit and programmatic alignment over socioeconomic preferences. Its procurement activity is concentrated in two NAICS categories: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 812990 (All Other Personal Services). These encompass a broad range of services including policy advisory, training design, monitoring and evaluation, human resources support, and logistical coordination. The division’s expertise lies in procuring high-impact, knowledge-intensive services that directly enhance the capability of Philippine institutions to manage development programs independently.