Consulting practice

Senior advisory for Afghan organizations planning, delivering, and growing.

BARYA is a consulting partner to ministries, donor-funded programs, and private-sector leaders across Afghanistan and the region. Our work combines internationally recognized frameworks with the realities of operating here.

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  • 14+years advising organizations
  • 200+organizations served
  • 3,800+professionals trained
  • 100+projects delivered

Practices

How we help organizations

Seven practice areas, each led by senior practitioners and shaped to the engagement. Select a practice to review its full scope.

  1. Project Management and Leadership Services

    SOPs, maturity assessments, risk frameworks, and quality practices that make project delivery predictable and effective.

    What we deliver

    • Project Management Office (PMO) set-up and operation
    • Delivery maturity assessment with a prioritized roadmap
    • Risk, scope, and quality management frameworks

    Selected clients

    • Roshan Telecom2024, 2016, 2014
    • Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL)2017
    • National Procurement Authority (NPA)2016

    +3 more on the practice page

  2. Strategic Management

    Vision, structure, and long-term direction — we help organizations adapt to changing markets, technologies, and stakeholder expectations.

    What we deliver

    • Vision, mission, and core values facilitation
    • Organizational structure design
    • Strategic plan with KPIs and review cadence

    Selected clients

    • Grand Technology Resources (GTR)2025
    • Khatiz Organization for Rehabilitation (KOR)2025
    • Narang Food Factory2025

    +7 more on the practice page

  3. Human Resources Management Services

    Attract talent, retain it, and unleash potential — recruitment, policies, performance systems, and HR information systems.

    What we deliver

    • HR policies and procedures manual
    • Recruitment and onboarding design
    • Performance management system tied to organizational goals

    Selected clients

    • BRAC Afghanistan2024
    • Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University (ACKU)2014, 2013
    • NetLinks2014

    +2 more on the practice page

  4. Change Management

    Adoption, communication, and sustained change — we stay with clients through implementation and measure the benefits.

    What we deliver

    • Change strategy aligned with business strategy
    • Stakeholder communication and engagement plans
    • Adoption metrics and benefits realization tracking

    Selected clients

    • Afghan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA)2022

    Most work in this practice is confidential and not listed.

  5. Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Surveys

    Evidence for decisions — M&E frameworks, indicators, evaluations, surveys, and research for impact measurement.

    What we deliver

    • M&E framework and indicator design
    • Baseline, midline, and endline studies
    • Evaluation and survey methodology

    Selected clients

    • Khatiz Organization for Rehabilitation (KOR)2022
    • Afghan Women Network (AWN)2019
    • UNODC2014

    +5 more on the practice page

  6. Knowledge Management

    Integrate knowledge generation into performance and reduce the effect of departing knowledge workers.

    What we deliver

    • Knowledge management strategy aligned with organizational goals
    • Community of practice design and facilitation
    • Knowledge capture from departing experts

    Typically engaged by

    • Knowledge-intensive organizations
    • NGOs with high turnover
    • Research and policy bodies

  7. Management Information Systems (MIS) Development

    Design and implement MIS that combine organizational requirements, industry knowledge, and technology.

    What we deliver

    • Requirements gathering and process mapping
    • MIS selection and vendor management
    • Implementation, configuration, and staff training

    Selected clients

    • Women for Afghan Women (WAW)2019, 2017
    • AADA2015
    • Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University (ACKU)2013

    +1 more on the practice page

Where we work

Sectors we serve

Our consulting work spans the public, private, and donor-funded sectors in Afghanistan and the broader region.

  • Government agenciesMinistries and agencies modernising delivery, governance, and capability.
  • Donor-funded programsINGOs and programs implementing across Afghanistan and the region, with M&E and reporting requirements.
  • NGOs and not-for-profitsNational and international organizations strengthening operations, leadership, and fundraising.
  • Private sectorGrowing companies setting up structure, HR systems, and project delivery practices.
  • Research and policy bodiesIndependent institutes commissioning surveys, evaluations, and field research.

How we engage

Our delivery model

Four stages from first conversation to handover. Every stage closes with a named deliverable in writing.

  1. Stage 01

    Listen

    A discovery conversation to understand goals, constraints, and the people involved.

    DeliverableDiscovery memo

  2. Stage 02

    Scope

    A short, concrete proposal with milestones, deliverables, and pricing.

    DeliverableEngagement letter

  3. Stage 03

    Deliver

    Senior-led execution with regular reviews and adjustments along the way.

    DeliverableImplementation report

  4. Stage 04

    Adopt

    We stay engaged through implementation so the change actually sticks.

    DeliverableCapability handover

Consulting FAQs

  • We work with private sector firms, NGOs, international organizations, and government agencies operating in Afghanistan. Teams range from 10-person start-ups to 500+ employee organizations.

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Talk to us about your team

A 30-minute conversation with a senior consultant. No slides, no sales script — just an honest discussion about what you are trying to change and how we have helped others get there.

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  • Sharpen delivery and leadership across your projects, programs, and people.
  • Build internal capability with training your teams will actually use, not shelve.
  • Get practical advice from a partner who has worked across UN, INGO, government, and private sector.