CTP Provides Critical Staffing Solutions to USAID
Article Summary
CTP provides institutional support to USAID’s Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), focusing on staffing, capacity building, and program management.
The LAC Bureau aims to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere by addressing critical development challenges.
CTP recruits specialized personnel, often requiring security clearances, to support LAC’s programs across 13 field offices, 4 regional programs, and Washington headquarters.
CTP leverages an agile recruitment process, a deep pipeline of specialized candidates, and tailored solutions to meet LAC’s evolving personnel needs.
CTP collaborates with IBTCI, a top USAID contractor with over 33 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building.
CTP supports sectors such as citizen security, democracy and governance, economic growth, health infrastructure, environment, and energy.
Having access to an agile and streamlined recruiting vehicle provides government agencies with the ability to focus more on substantive programming requirements, and less time filling vacancies. CTP’s ability to quickly fill highly specialized positions, which often require security clearances, has positively positioned our firm in the ever-growing market for recruitment in the hiring support services area. This distinct capability in staffing services positioned CTP to be selected as the awardee of a contract to provide institutional support to the USAID Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
CTP will support LAC’s mission to help to make the U.S. and the Western Hemisphere more peaceful, secure, and prosperous by strengthening the capacity of government and private sector entities. LAC responds to critical development challenges in the region and manages a portfolio of high-profile programs in sectors such as citizen security, democracy and governance, economic growth, health infrastructure, environment and energy. CTP will be assisting the LAC Bureau in supporting personnel needs based on new priorities, and filling specialized personnel requirements. Specifically, CTP will draw upon our extensive staffing, capacity building, and program management expertise to fill specialized roles across their portfolio covering some 13 field offices, 4 regional programs and the Washington LAC Headquarters.
As LAC’s personnel needs grow in response to critical development challenges in the region, CTP will rapidly recruit, vet, and onboard employees who are well suited for these focus areas and mission needs. With our deep pipeline of specialized candidates, CTP is able to quickly provide a nimble and tailored response for staffing needs in international development areas.
CTP was awarded this work in partnership with IBTCI, a firm that has been providing monitoring and evaluation, staffing, knowledge management, and capacity building services to the government for thirty-three years. Based in Washington, D.C., IBTCI is ranked as one of the top twenty USAID contractors with extensive experience working in conflict areas.
Key Points
What is CTP’s role in supporting USAID?
- Overview: CTP provides critical institutional support to USAID’s Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This includes staffing solutions, capacity building, and program management expertise to address the Bureau’s evolving needs .
- Focus Areas: CTP’s services enable USAID to focus on substantive programming while delegating recruitment and staffing responsibilities to a trusted partner.
What is the mission of the LAC Bureau?
- Mission Statement: The LAC Bureau works to make the U.S. and the Western Hemisphere more peaceful, secure, and prosperous.
- Development Challenges: The Bureau addresses critical issues such as citizen security, democracy and governance, economic growth, health infrastructure, environment, and energy.
- Program Reach: LAC manages a portfolio of high-profile programs across 13 field offices, 4 regional programs, and its Washington, D.C. headquarters.
What types of positions does CTP fill for USAID?
- Specialized Roles: CTP recruits personnel with expertise in areas such as security cooperation, governance, and international development.
- Security Clearances: Many positions require candidates with active security clearances to support sensitive programs.
- Geographic Scope: Positions span LAC’s 13 field offices, regional programs, and headquarters, ensuring comprehensive support for the Bureau’s operations.
How does CTP ensure rapid and effective staffing?
- Agile Recruitment: CTP uses a streamlined and flexible recruitment process to quickly identify and onboard qualified candidates.
- Deep Candidate Pipeline: With access to a robust network of specialized professionals, CTP can rapidly respond to LAC’s staffing needs.
- Tailored Solutions: CTP customizes its staffing approach to align with LAC’s priorities and programmatic goals.
Who is CTP’s partner in this effort?
- IBTCI Partnership: CTP collaborates with IBTCI (International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.), a top USAID contractor with over 33 years of experience.
- Expertise: IBTCI specializes in monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and capacity building, complementing CTP’s staffing and program management capabilities .
- Track Record: IBTCI is ranked among the top 20 USAID contractors and has extensive experience working in conflict areas.
What sectors does CTP support through this contract?
- Citizen Security: Programs aimed at reducing violence and improving public safety.
- Democracy and Governance: Initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions and governance frameworks.
- Economic Growth: Efforts to promote sustainable economic development and job creation.
- Health Infrastructure: Projects to improve healthcare systems and access to medical services.
- Environment and Energy: Programs addressing climate change, renewable energy, and environmental conservation.
