Consulting practice

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

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

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Practices

How we help organisations

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

  1. Practice

    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
    Scope
    5areas of practice
    Typically engaged by
    • NGO
    • Donor-funded programs
    • Private sector

  2. Practice

    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
    Scope
    3areas of practice
    Typically engaged by
    • Senior leadership teams
    • Boards of directors
    • NGO leadership

  3. Practice

    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
    Scope
    4areas of practice
    Typically engaged by
    • Growing organizations
    • NGOs scaling up
    • Private sector

  4. Practice

    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
    Scope
    3areas of practice
    Typically engaged by
    • Organizations going through transformation
    • NGOs adopting new tech
    • Private sector

  5. Practice

    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
    Scope
    3areas of practice
    Typically engaged by
    • Donor-funded programs
    • NGOs
    • Government agencies

  6. Practice

    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. Practice

    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
    Typically engaged by
    • Organizations digitizing operations
    • HR departments adopting HRMIS
    • Finance and operations teams

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 programmes implementing across Afghanistan and the region, with M&E and reporting requirements.
  • NGOs and not-for-profitsNational and international organisations 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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Start a conversation about your engagement.

Tell us what you are trying to change and the constraints you are working under. A senior member of our team will respond within one business day to scope a discovery conversation.

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