Zaya Consultancy leadership team in a professional setting

Advisory leadership — Kabul, 2024.

01 / Our Foundation
"Precision in complex environments is not a luxury; it is the bedrock of institutional trust."

Afghan-led, globally aligned.

Zaya Consultancy was established to bridge the gap between fragile environments and international standards. We provide rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and risk advisory services for UN agencies and global financial institutions.

Our team combines deep local intelligence with international compliance expertise. We ensure that your operations in complex regions are transparent, compliant, and strategically sound, protecting your mission and your assets.

03 — CHRONOLOGY

TEN YEARS
/ OF RIGOR.

  1. 02 / JANUARY

    2015

    ZAYA ESTABLISHED

    Zaya Consultancy launches in Kabul, founded on the principle that rigorous, independent oversight is the bedrock of sustainable development in fragile states.

  2. 09 / AUGUST

    2017

    UN PARTNERSHIP INITIATED

    Secured our first multi-year monitoring contract with UN agencies, establishing our methodology for high-stakes audit and compliance in remote provinces.

  3. 14 / NOVEMBER

    2019

    GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

    Developed our proprietary risk-advisory framework, now the standard for INGOs operating within complex, high-volatility environments across Central Asia.

  4. 05 / MAY

    2021

    CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT

    Launched a dedicated rapid-response audit team to support financial institutions and NGOs during periods of extreme operational transition and instability.

  5. 21 / OCTOBER

    2023

    REGIONAL EXPANSION

    Extended our advisory footprint to include cross-border compliance services, supporting private sector organizations in navigating shifting regulatory landscapes.

  6. PRESENT

    2025

    STRATEGIC ADVISORY

    Zaya Consultancy continues to lead in governance and risk, providing executive-level intelligence to international partners navigating the most complex environments.

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    FUTURE MANDATES — PENDING

SEC. 02 / Leadership

Advisory with Authority

Our leadership team combines deep local expertise with international standards to navigate complex environments with precision.

Portrait of Ahmad Mansoor, LEAD ADVISOR
LEAD ADVISOR

Ahmad Mansoor

Integrity is the bedrock of sustainable governance.

Portrait of Sara Rahimi, CHIEF ANALYST
CHIEF ANALYST

Sara Rahimi

Data-driven insights reveal the path to stability.

Portrait of Omar Farooq, RISK STRATEGIST
RISK STRATEGIST

Omar Farooq

Proactive risk management secures institutional future.

Portrait of Zaya Gul, FOUNDING PARTNER
FOUNDING PARTNER

Zaya Gul

We build bridges between local reality and global standards.

Zaya Consultancy