Central African Regional Program

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Central African Republic, also known as the Central African Regional Program, is a civilian agency focused on delivering international development assistance and humanitarian aid to countries in Central Africa. The program operates as part of USAID's broader mission to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives while promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, and strengthening democratic governance in developing nations. USAID's Central African Regional Program coordinates development initiatives across multiple countries in the region, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo, addressing challenges related to environmental conservation, governance, and economic development.

Recent contract activity demonstrates USAID's focus on establishing regional expertise through personal services contracts for advisory positions. The agency has awarded three definitive contracts between November 2024 and January 2025, with potential values ranging from $232,366 to $295,566 and performance periods extending approximately five years through 2029-2030. These contracts specifically target the recruitment of specialized advisors: a Private Sector Engagement Advisor based in Kinshasa to support the Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), a Senior Development Advisor stationed in Libreville to oversee USAID activities in Gabon, and a Regional General Development Advisor for operations in the Republic of Congo.

The services procured through these contracts reflect USAID's strategy of deploying expert personnel to monitor programs, manage development activities, and enhance regional engagement. All three awards were made to Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed), a contractor that holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract with USAID valued at approximately $296,600, enabling the provision of various professional services including security guard services, language instruction, expert advisory services, and program management support. The consistent use of personal services contracts for senior advisory positions indicates USAID's approach to strengthening its operational capacity in Central Africa while maintaining flexibility through contract-based staffing rather than direct federal employment. These advisors will play critical roles in program development, management, implementation oversight, and reporting across multiple countries in support of U.S. foreign assistance objectives in the region.