01 / ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organizational development & capacity strengthening
We assess capacity and governance, strengthen policies and procedures, and develop practical plans that support institutions and local partners.
HARVEST CONSULTING · YEMEN
Harvest Consulting
& Studies
Rooted in Yemen. Designed for lasting impact.
We help organizations turn complex data and local insight into clearer understanding, better decisions, and stronger systems.
The foundations of our work
Deep local knowledge Evidence-based methods Field experience Practical solutions
About us
Turning evidence into action that makes a difference.
Harvest Consulting is a Yemeni-led professional firm combining local insight and global standards with multidisciplinary experience in humanitarian and development programmes, research, monitoring and evaluation, capacity strengthening, organizational development, and business development. We work with civil society organizations and public and private institutions to deliver context-responsive solutions that support sustainable growth, accountability, and measurable impact in complex and fragile settings.
We work alongside our clients to develop the knowledge, tools, and systems that improve performance, accountability, and learning.
Challenges we help you address
What is really happening on the ground?
Monitoring and evaluation, third-party monitoring (TPM), and stakeholder engagement.
↗Do you have the evidence to make a critical decision?
Research, assessments, needs analyses, and market studies.
↗Does your organization need stronger systems?
Organizational assessment, governance, capacity strengthening, and development plans.
↗How will you turn findings into action?
Programme design, proposal development, learning, and adaptation.
↗Our expertise
Multidisciplinary expertise.
Solutions grounded in reality.
From assessing needs to strengthening systems, we bring the right methods and expertise to every assignment.
02 / EVIDENCE & LEARNING
Evidence & learning
We design MEAL systems, conduct independent evaluations and third-party monitoring, and safeguard data quality.
03 / RESEARCH & ASSESSMENTS
Research & assessments
Needs and market assessments, qualitative and quantitative research, and field evidence translated into actionable recommendations.
04 / STRATEGY & PROGRAMS
Strategic advisory & programme design
Strategies, theories of change, project designs, and logical frameworks tailored to context and risk.
05 / SYSTEMS & QUALITY
Systems & process improvement
Process reviews, operational manuals, quality and compliance systems, and support for organizational learning and performance.
How we work
From understanding the challenge
to putting solutions to work.
An adaptable approach for complex settings that makes evidence clear and findings useful.
- 01Understand the contextClarify the purpose, stakeholders, and decision to be supported.
- 02Design the methodologyChoose the tools, sample, analytical framework, and quality plan.
- 03Gather and verify evidenceUse documents, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observation.
- 04Analyze and share findingsTriangulate sources and present clear recommendations.
- 05Support action and learningDevelop improvement plans, procedures, and follow-up.
Collaborative work grounded in institutional realities
Selected work
Different challenges.
One evidence-led approach.
Examples of consulting, evaluation, research, market assessment, governance, and organizational development work in Yemen.
Organizational development01
Institutional strengthening for three organizations of persons with disabilities
An assignment for Al Aman Organization for Blind Women Care assessing three local OPDs in Taiz, delivering training across seven strategic areas and ten peer-learning sessions, and developing institutional plans with technical support on governance, policies, and procedures.
Al Aman · In partnership with Save the Children · Funded by GIZ
Market assessment02
Market and livelihoods readiness assessment
A study for Benaa Charitable Association for Humanitarian Development examining value chains and small-business market needs in Al Ma’afir, identifying participants’ needs, and informing more relevant economic empowerment interventions.
Benaa · In partnership with Oxfam
Systems strengthening03
Institutional systems development for eight Yemeni civil society organizations
Comprehensive assessments of organizational and operational capacities, development of plans, policies, procedures and capacity-strengthening activities, MEAL frameworks and logframes, and design of funding proposals.
OCA · MEAL · Process improvement
Water sector governance04
Participatory roadmap for water sector governance
An institutional systems review and stakeholder consultations to develop a roadmap for stronger coordination and clearer responsibilities in the water and sanitation sector.
Water governance · Consultation · Roadmap
Qualitative & field research05
Household challenges & coping strategies study
Research team leadership covering field planning, community mobilization, and ethical qualitative data collection through key informant interviews and focus group discussions in Salh, Al Qahirah, and Al Mudhaffar. The ACAPS study explored socioeconomic shocks, female-headed households, youth livelihood barriers, and coping strategies.
ACAPS · KIIs and FGDs · Taiz
Why Harvest?
Deep contextual insight.
Credible evidence.
Lasting impact.
We combine contextual understanding of Yemen, technical expertise, and collaborative practice to turn evidence into clear insights and workable solutions—helping partners make better decisions, strengthen institutions, and achieve lasting impact.
01
Deep local knowledge
We tailor each assignment to Yemen’s institutions, communities, and realities.
02
Evidence at the core
We bring together data, interviews, document review, and verification.
03
Adaptive solutions
We adapt our tools as circumstances and priorities change.
04
Partnership and ownership
We co-develop solutions with partners so they can put them to use.
What sets us apart
Local insight. Field access.
Independent judgment.
We adapt our methods to each assignment and uphold quality and confidence in the results.
Contextual fluency
We design tools and methods around local dynamics and socioeconomic needs.
Field reach and agile delivery
We mobilize field teams quickly and work with communities in fragile and hard-to-reach areas.
A trusted third party
We bring impartiality, transparency, and confidentiality to verification, learning, and quality assurance.
Sector expertise
Working across connected sectors.
We bring the right sector expertise to the context and the decision our partners need to make.
Governance, peacebuilding & institutional reform
Youth, women’s & community empowerment
Protection, gender & violence prevention
Climate change & disaster risk reduction
Economic recovery & private sector development
Education in emergencies & development
Water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH)
Health & nutrition
Food security & livelihoods
Shelter & non-food items
Our partnerships
Clients & partners.
Facing a challenge that calls for deeper insight?
Tell us about your assignment and the decision it needs to inform. We will shape the right approach with you.