Leadership & Structure
APWDO is committed to upholding the highest standards of leadership and organizational excellence. Our leadership team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response. They provide strategic oversight and operational guidance to ensure that our programs align with global best practices and deliver meaningful impact.
The Board of Directors plays a central role in setting our strategic direction. By leveraging their diverse expertise, they help ensure accountability, transparency, and effective governance across all levels of the organization.
Our organizational structure is designed to support operational efficiency and effective service delivery. Through a clearly defined hierarchy and specialized departments, we ensure that every initiative is implemented with precision and purpose.
This structure not only advances our mission but also reflects our commitment to building a sustainable, resilient organization that drives lasting change in Afghanistan.
Board of Directors

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Sais
Board Member

Mr. Mohammad Nabi
Board Member

Mr. Fazal Rahman Afghan
Board Director

Eng. Hamidullah
CEO and Board Member

Ms. Masouda Zeeb
Board Member
Organizational Structure
APWDO’s organizational structure is designed for efficient and effective service delivery. It comprises a Board of Directors, three specialized departments (Planning, Monitoring and Reporting, Operation, and Program Implementation). Each department functions with a degree of autonomy while ensuring close coordination and synergy across initiatives.
The Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Department focuses on donor relations, program development, program monitoring and reporting to the project donors and stakeholders. The Operations Department support program implementation in operational functions including finance, Human Resource Management HRM, Information Technology IT, Internal Audit, Administration, Security and Procurement operating as integral units within this department.. The Programs Department is responsible for the program quality implementation including proper resources, risk, stakeholders, cost, team and integration management of the projects.
APWDO has Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place for all departments to ensure consistency, accountability, and quality across operations. Under the Programs Department, APWDO operates specialized units including:
- Education in Emergencies (EiE)
- Food Security and Agriculture
- Peacebuilding
- Emergency Response
- Health and Nutrition
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
To support the effective delivery of programs, APWDO also maintains essential support functions, including:
- Finance Manager
- Human Resources officer
- Procurement officer
- Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Officer
- Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer (PSEA Focal Point)
- Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Technical Officer
- M&E officer
Our team

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Sais
Founder & Executive Director, APWDO

Mr. Zabihullah Sajid
Deputy Director

Mr. Hashmatullah Noorzai
Head of Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Department

Mr. Basherullah Safi
Head of Operations Department

Mr. Obaidullah “Hemmat”
Head of Programs Department

Dr. Sardar Asif
Grants Management Specialist

Mr. Waliullah Hanif
Finance Manager

Sadia Esmati
Safeguarding and Protection

Mr. Shabir Ahmad Salimi
HR and Administration Officer

Mr. Salahuddin Habibi
Procurement Officer

Ms. Gita Mohseni
Gender Officer

Mr. Yousuf Ahmad Niazy
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Officer

Mr. Abdul Halim Himat
Peacebuilding Officer (Part-Time)