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In a surprise move, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that it will be placing nearly all of its direct hire personnel on administrative leave globally, effective February 7, 2025.
According to a recent USAID statement, the decision affects all USAID direct hire personnel worldwide, with the exception of those responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership, and specially designated programs.
For USAID personnel currently posted outside the United States, the Agency, in coordination with missions and the Department of State is currently preparing a plan in accordance with all applicable requirements and laws, under which the agency would arrange and pay for return travel to the United States within 30 days and provide for the termination of PSC and ISC contracts that are not determined to be essential.
Essential personnel who are expected to continue working will be notified by Agency leadership by February 5, 2025.
The move is expected to have implications for USAID’s operations around the world. The Agency has assured personnel that it is working with the Department of State to arrange and pay for return travel to the United States for those affected, within 30 days.
USAID has also announced that it will be terminating Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) and Institutional Support Contracts (ISCs) that are not deemed essential, unless exceptions are granted on a case-by-case basis.
USAID will be terminating Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) and Institutional Support Contracts (ISCs) that are not deemed essential, unless exceptions are granted n a case by case basis.” Reads the statement.
The Agency has indicated that it will consider exceptions for personnel who face personal or family hardship, mobility or safety concerns, or other reasons, such as the timing of dependents’ school terms, personal or familial medical needs, pregnancy, and other reasons.
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