Board of Directors
DCRE is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for providing strategic guidance, institutional oversight, and accountability.
Jan
International Development
&
Financial Management
Professional
Chair (President)
The Chair (President) of DCRE's Board of Directors brings over 30 years of experience in international development, humanitarian assistance, and organizational leadership. His career includes senior leadership positions with NGOs, overseeing program operations, strengthening governance systems, and supporting community development, emergency response, and resilience-building initiatives, particularly in Afghanistan.
As Chair, he provides strategic oversight, promotes sound financial management and institutional accountability, and helps ensure DCRE's activities remain aligned with its mission. His extensive experience and commitment to integrity, community-centered development, and sustainable solutions contribute to DCRE's institutional growth and long-term vision.
Ph.D. Abdur Rashid Jamalzai Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management Professional Co-Chair (Treasurer)
Co-Chair (Treasurer) of the Board of Directors of the Dialogue Center for Resilience and Empowerment (DCRE) brings 8 years of specialized experience in climate adaptation, disaster risk management, and resilience programming across Asia, Africa, and Europe. His professional journey includes leading high-impact initiatives in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, with a strong emphasis on advancing community resilience and disaster preparedness in Afghanistan. He has worked extensively with international development agencies, government institutions, and humanitarian partners to design and implement evidence-based climate solutions, risk-reduction strategies, and innovative resilience models. His expertise spans strategic planning, financial oversight, program design, and strengthening the adaptive capacity of communities facing climate-induced shocks. As DCRE’s Co-Chair and Treasurer, he provides financial stewardship, governance leadership, and strategic guidance to ensure the organization’s resources are managed with the highest standards of transparency and accountability. His deep knowledge of climate resilience and disaster risk reduction directly supports DCRE’s mission to empower vulnerable communities through sustainable, forward-looking solutions.
Ahmadi Operations & Procurement Professional Secretary
(Board Member)
The Secretary (Member) of the Board of Directors at the Dialogue Center for Resilience and Empowerment (DCRE) brings 10 years of operations management experience, with a strong specialization in procurement, supply chain systems, and organizational administration. His career includes extensive work with development and humanitarian organizations, where he has overseen operational systems, strengthened internal controls, and ensured compliance with international standards and regulations. With deep expertise in procurement planning, vendor management, and policy implementation, he has played a critical role in supporting efficient, transparent, and accountable operational environments. His leadership in optimizing processes, managing resources, and reinforcing best practices has significantly contributed to the success of large-scale programs in complex, high-pressure settings. As Secretary of the DCRE Board of Directors, he ensures effective governance coordination, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures. His operational insights and commitment to integrity support DCRE’s mission and strengthen the organization’s administrative and governance foundations.
Manila
Humanitarian Assistance,
Women empowerment
& Community Development
Professional
Board Member
Ms. Manila is a Journalist, human rights activist, humanitarian, and development professional with over 14 years of experience in program management, women's empowerment, gender equality, community development, and institutional accountability in Afghanistan.
Her professional background includes serving with the United Nations Agencies, International NGOs, and government-led humanitarian and development programs supported by the World Bank. Throughout her career, she has helped strengthen inclusive development, community participation, safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, and the effective delivery of programs supporting women, youth, and other vulnerable populations, including education for all, and awareness about the importance of nutritious food, particularly for children and pregnant women in the country’s most rural and conservative parts.
She brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic coordination, results-based management, and gender-responsive programming to DCRE's Board of Directors. Her expertise supports DCRE's commitment to inclusive education, women's leadership, community resilience, and sustainable development.