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Malan Ideal Impact is a local Afghan research and MEL consultancy initially founded in 2019. Malan re-registered itself with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce in 2023.
We are a professional consultancy with in-depth expertise, capabilities and experience in research, MEL, and data collection in both development and humanitarian sectors. Malan’s co-founders bring over a decade of experience each. Their collective past clients include USAID, DFAT, World Bank, UN agencies, and other international NGOs.
Malan’s local presence in Afghanistan, comprehensive geographical coverage, value-based approach, technical rigor, use of modern technology, diverse team and access to qualified enumerators and a pool of consultants position us effectively to deliver quality data collection and MEL services tailored to the requirements of each assignment. We demonstrate capabilities in delivering research and MEL services in Afghanistan, extensive geographic experience with a range of organizations, established relationships with district, provincial and national stakeholders and a sound knowledge and expertise in developing and implementing MEL frameworks, evaluations and reviews, data collection and data analysis, and capacity building from which we draw. We care about our reputation, clients, service delivery, and quality. To us, clients matter the most, and we endeavor in the best way possible to ensure that we achieve client satisfaction with our services, cultivating long-term relationships.
Mission
Malan utilizes information to enable evidence-based decisions to enhance the performance of humanitarian, development and peace-building actors.
Vision
Our vision is to be the leading research and MEL consultancy in Afghanistan.
Locations
Malan is based in Kabul and has access to all districts and provinces of Afghanistan through an existing network, maintaining in-country relationships and a pool of enumerators from 34 provinces. Our networks among Afghan communities and in-country aid actors across provinces and districts enable us to maximize our field access all around the county.
Our team
Malan’s team comprises professionals of diverse backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to fostering inclusivity and participation of women. Our dedicated staff includes experts in MEL, research, field management, and enumeration. We maintain access to a network of professionals specializing in various humanitarian and development themes in Afghanistan. With extensive experience in design, data collection, quality assurance, management, analysis, and presentation, our team ensures comprehensive project execution. We possess a highly skilled pool of consultants, both Afghan and international. We prioritize knowledge sharing between our international and local staff, facilitating the transfer of skills and expertise while valuing and leveraging local knowledge.
Mohammed Ziaulhaq (Zia) Lamea
Co-Founder and CEO
Mohammed Ziaulhaq Lamea
Co-Founder and CEO
Mohammed Ziaulhaq Lamea, Malan’s co-founder and CEO, brings a wealth of research and policy expertise with more than a decade of dedicated service to Afghanistan’s humanitarian and development sectors. His in-depth social connections in Afghan society enable him to work with all stakeholders to achieve complex projects.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in Public Administration-India
Qudratullah Jahid
Co-Founder and Technical Lead
Qudratullah Jahid
Co-Founder and Technical Lead
Qudratullah Jahid is our co-founder, who brings his extensive MERL experience to Malan’s partners. A renowned MEL expert, he brings over one and half decades of experience from Afghanistan’s context. Qudratullah’s experience includes various projects in international contexts, including Asia and the Pacific.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in International Development-USA
Mohammed Ziaulhaq Lamea
Co-Founder and CEO
Zia brings a wealth of research and project management expertise with more than a decade of dedicated work in Afghanistan’s humanitarian and development sectors. His in-depth social connections in the Afghan society enable him to work with all stakeholders to achieve complex projects. Zia has been a successful organization lead and has managed and coordinated large-scale assignments. He has supported implementing projects from multilateral, bilateral and implementing partner organizations. Zia led 12 humanitarian and development research studies in Afghanistan post August 2021 context.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in Public Administration-India
Qudratullah Jahid
Co-Founder and Technical Lead
A Fulbright scholar, renowned MEL expert with excellent communication and complex program evaluation management skills, having worked with multilateral and bilateral development and humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan and other countries in the Asia Pacific region. His expertise includes skills in third-party monitoring, qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation, developing MEL frameworks, and evaluation capacity building.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in International Development-USA
Mohsin Amin
Research and Policy
Mohsin Amin
Research and Policy
Mohsin Amin a research and policy advisor, with over a decade and a half of experience leading large-scale development projects for Afghanistan, UAE, USA, and Canada. Mohsin has published more than ten academic and analytical papers in journals, newspapers, and magazines.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in Public Policy-USA | M.A. in Business Administration-AFG
Ogay Sayedi
MEL and Program Management
Ogay Sayedi
MEL and Program Management
Ogay Sayedi is a MEL and program management specialist with expertise in designing, deploying, and managing field surveys, evaluations, and training programs. She has over seven years of experience working with the UN, INGOs and Afghan organizations.
Years of Experience:
05-10
Degree/s:
M.A. in International Relations-AFG
Arezo Azizi
Gender and Women Empowerment
Arezo Azizi
Gender and Women Empowerment
Arezo Azizi is our gender and women empowerment expert with over ten years of experience serving the Afghan CSO community and the government of Afghanistan. She is a vocal advocate for the rights of Afghan women and girls and has represented on both national and international platforms, including the Wolesi Jirga parliamentary election.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in Criminal Law-AFG
Mohsin Amin
Research and Policy
Mohsin Amin a research and policy advisor, with over a decade and a half of experience leading large-scale development projects for Afghanistan, UAE, USA, and Canada. Mohsin has published more than ten academic and analytical papers in journals, newspapers, and magazines.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in Public Policy-USA | M.A. in Business Administration-AFG
Ogay Sayedi
MEL and Program Management
Ogay Sayedi is a MEL and program management specialist with expertise in designing, deploying, and managing field surveys, evaluations, and training programs. She has over seven years of experience working with the UN, INGOs and Afghan organizations.
Years of Experience:
05-10
Degree/s:
M.A. in International Relations-AFG
Arezo Azizi
Gender and Women Empowerment
Arezo Azizi is our gender and women empowerment expert with over ten years of experience serving the Afghan CSO community and the government of Afghanistan. She is a vocal advocate for the rights of Afghan women and girls and has represented on both national and international platforms, including the Wolesi Jirga parliamentary election.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in Criminal Law-AFG
Mohammad Modaser
Stakeholder Engagement
Mohammad Modaser is our stakeholder engagement expert. He has over a decade of experience in Afghanistan, working with several government entities, donor organizations, INGOs, and UN organizations. His area of specialization includes research, communications, and advocacy.
Years of Experience:
10-15
Degree/s:
M.A. in Educational Work-Sweden | M.A. in Sociology-India
