WHO WE ARE
We provide expert advice and technical support for social and economic development projects and are guided by values of fairness and justice.
Our Story
What We Believe
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
Our Values
Meet The Team
Management & Administration
Equidev’s core team provides strategic leadership and ensures effective governance, coordination, and operations. The team is responsible for planning, compliance and daily administration to support organizational goals. Through efficient management practices, it also ensures accountability, sustainability, successful partnerships, and overall delivery of Equidev’s programs and services.
Gulchehra Boboeva
Chief Executive Officer
Gulchera Boboeva
Gulchehra is a public health and international development leader with more than 25 years of experience delivering health, nutrition, WASH, and governance programs across Central Asia. She has led national and regional portfolios valued at up to US$10 million, including Oxfam WASH initiatives and multi-year USAID-funded health and nutrition programs.
As a former Area Health Advisor for Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, she provided strategic and technical leadership while managing multidisciplinary teams of up to 70 professionals. An accomplished researcher and policy adviser, she has led studies on child development, food security, sanitation marketing, gender, and WASH, helping to shape evidence-based programs and national policy. As a UNICEF National Consultant, she led stakeholder engagement to develop Tajikistan's national health and sanitation sector roadmap.
Originally trained as a medical doctor in paediatrics with postgraduate qualifications in ophthalmology, Gulchehra combines clinical expertise with extensive international training in public health, nutrition, emergency response, research, and leadership. She is also the author and co-author of numerous publications and technical studies on public health, WASH, nutrition, and food security for organizations including USAID, UNICEF, and Oxfam.
As CEO of Equidev, Gulchehra leads the organization's strategic direction, governance, fundraising, and operational management, while building partnerships with bilateral and multilateral donors, private foundations, businesses, and social enterprises to advance inclusive development across the region.
Samariddin Bahriddinov
Programme Manager
Samariddin Bahriddinov
Samariddin is a seasoned professional dedicated to amplifying our organization's voice with strategic and impactful communication. With more than 20 years of work experience, he possesses a keen understanding of translating complex ideas into compelling narratives, engaging diverse audiences across various platforms. Samariddin is adept at crafting and executing communication strategies that align with our organizational goals, fostering meaningful connections with stakeholders. Armed with a creative flair and a passion for storytelling, he is committed to enhancing our brand presence and effectively conveying our mission. Join us in welcoming Samariddin, the driving force behind our efforts to communicate, connect, and make a lasting impact.
Dilafruz Ghafurova
Finance Manager
Salohudin Abdurahmonov
Finance Officer
Salohudin Abdurahmonov
A finance and accounting professional with over 12 years of experience, Salohudin brings strong expertise in project accounting, donor compliance, taxation, payroll, and financial risk management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Credit from the Tajik State University of Commerce and demonstrates advanced technical proficiency in 1C Accounting, QuickBooks, Field Accounting Systems (FAS), vFER, and financial reporting platforms.
Throughout his career, Salohudin has led and coordinated finance operations for major development initiatives funded by USAID and the Global Fund (GFATM), managing project portfolios with budgets of up to USD 35 million. He has successfully overseen the financial management of 70+ sub‑recipients, more than 80 staff and 50 consultants, ensuring full compliance with U.S. government, donor, and national regulatory requirements. He has vast experience in financial reporting, audit facilitation, project start‑up and close‑out, and the development of finance and compliance policies for field operations, with contributions to flagship programs such as Feed the Future (FTF), Agriculture and Land Governance Activity (ALGA), Tajikistan Health and Nutrition Activity (THNA), and HIV/AIDS and TB response initiatives.
Gulbahor Atoeva
Administration & Logistics
Gulbahor Atoeva
Gulbahor is a technical operations and logistics leader who has built a distinguished 20-year career overseeing complex supply chain, procurement, and administrative policies. Starting as a field monitor with CARE International in 1995, she has systematically advanced into strategic management roles that safeguard organizational HR, administrative, and procurement efficiencies. Today, her comprehensive background with Equidev features the flawless execution of logistics coordination, multi-vehicle fleet oversight, and large-scale administrative operations.
During her impactful leadership tenures with prominent international organizations like Mission East, Helvetas, and Save the Children International, Gulbahor successfully directed end-to-end recruitment cycles, managed cross-border personnel databases, and established robust compliance audits across multiple regional field offices to ensure strict alignment with local labor codes. Her dual expertise in administrative compliance and personnel management has consistently enabled international organizations to maintain seamless operations in challenging environments.
Gulbahor is fluent in English, Russian and Tajik, and leverages her expertise to streamline business processes, mitigate administrative risks, and foster sustainable organizational growth.
Programs
Equidev’s program team plays a central role in translating strategic objectives into high‑impact results. Comprising experienced professionals across diverse thematic areas, the team leads program design, implementation, monitoring and adaptation to ensure quality delivery and measurable outcomes.
Muhammad Bodurbekov
MEAL Specialist
Muhammad Bodurbekov
Muhammad has over 18 years of cross-sectoral experience of good governance, WASH, food security, and public health. Muhammad holds a Master’s in Public Policy from George Mason University (USA), an MSc in Development Policy and Project Management from the University of Bradford (UK), and a Diploma in Oriental Studies from Khorog State University. His academic accomplishments combined with extensive field experience enables him to integrate policy into complex development environments and diverse cultural contexts.
Muhammad worked with USAID, AKF and Chemonics leading the design of MEAL systems, political economy analyses, and large-scale surveys. Additionally, he has authored over 25 analytical reports and evaluations across sectors, on topics such as water services, food security, and women’s economic empowerment.
An expert analyst and facilitator, Muhammad is skilled in applying tools like STATA and Power BI Kobo/ODK to drive evidence-based decision-making and adaptive learning. His professional expertise has directly contributed to data‑driven results-based programming and enhanced institutional capacity across the organizations he has worked with, improving their credibility and trust within communities and strengthening their standing with donors.
Firuza Kosimova
WASH & Local Governance Specialist
Firuza Kosimova
Firuza is a good governance expert and has been working in the field of local governance and community mobilization for over 18 years in the projects related to WASH and public health. She is a qualified hygiene promotion and healthcare expert. She has over 18 years of experience in the development sector and is a reputable trainer in the field of WASH and public health.
Firuza will develop and coordinate the implementation of all activities related to Water and Sanitation Governance at the local level, and will contribute to the development of the Partnership between key stakeholders at district and national level including local authorities, local hospital administration, MoHSPP, Tajik technical university.
In addition, she will assist in the organisation of workshops, training and events in both the national and district level. She is the WASH trainer at Equidev and fluent in Tajik and Russian.
Qutfullo Ziyadulloev
Agronomist
Qutfullo Ziyadulloev
With over 25 years of experience, Qutfullo has held senior leadership roles within the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan (MoART) and international programs like DAI Global’s Feed the Future, focusing on practical, results-oriented policy and technical advisory, especially in spheres like climate-resilient agriculture.
A distinguished graduate of Tajik Agrarian University with extensive international training, Qutfullo provides hands-on assistance to households in sustainable crop production, soil health, and water conservation. His career is defined by promoting climate-smart solutions and strengthening agricultural infrastructure at both the governmental and community levels. Through these efforts, he has consistently delivered technical expertise that balances practical farming needs with long-term environmental resilience.
Serving as Director of the Capacity Development Center at the Ministry of Agriculture, Qutfullo led the implementation of agricultural engineering standards and national mentoring programs. His previous leadership as Head of the Breeding, Seeds and Crop departments involved managing seed systems and supervising inter-departmental policy coordination. Complemented by advanced international training across the USA, Egypt, and Israel, he is a recognized expert in sustainable agricultural development and arid area food safety in the country.
Farhod Khalikov
Engineer
Farhod Khalikov
Farhod serves as a field engineer and lead of the technical design and construction of water supply and sanitation infrastructure. He is responsible for all construction activities and quality assurance/control over its implementation.
His responsibilities include day-to-day oversight of DEWATS activities in target hospitals. He provides technical oversight of all DEWATS infrastructure projects including project technical assessment and design, creation of Bill of Quantities (BoQs), working with the design institute and construction companies, and daily monitoring of construction progress and handover to the hospital administration.
He has a rich engineering experience in regions of Tajikistan and has worked for various international organizations for more than 20 years. He is a former Oxfam Filed Engineer with Watershed for the Natural Resource Management Project funded by the European Union (Sughd region). Currently, he is an Equidev engineer with DEWATS projects funded by Lions Club. He is fluent in Tajik, Russian & Uzbek.
Abdulfattoh Shafiev
Media & Communications Specialist
Abdulfattoh Shafiev
An award‑winning media expert with over two decades of international experience, Abdulfattoh has transformed strategic communications for NGOs, UN agencies and humanitarian organizations, and pioneered cost-effective digital initiatives. Abdulfattoh has been awarded multiple international journalism accolades and is a multilingual communicator fluent in Tajik, English, Russian, and Persian, and conversant in Arabic.
With senior communications experience at organizations like the International Trade Center (UNCTAD/WTO), ACDI/VOCA, IOM, IFRC, and the Tajik Red Crescent Society, Abdulfattoh has developed regional media campaigns that reached millions while significantly strengthening donor visibility and branding. As a digital journalism pioneer in Tajikistan, he launched the country’s first online media platforms and authored hundreds of analytical articles for Radio Free Europe and the Central Asian Analytical Network. His technical leadership extends to training journalists in ethical media practices, managing complex digital ecosystems for international agencies, and supporting local e-commerce development.
Alumni of the Fulbright Visiting Scholarship at George Washington University, an MA and BA with distinction in Oriental Studies, and doctoral studies at Tajik‑Russian Slavonic University, Abdulfattoh is also a recipient of multiple prestigious international journalism awards, including honors from the United Nations, ADB, RFE/RL, European Training Foundation and the International Federation of Journalists.
Advisors
Equidev works closely with a wide network of experienced advisors – from both national and international backgrounds – to enhance its reach and effectiveness. The organization brings in specialized experts to apply global best practices and new ideas. This network of advisors helps improve program quality, guide strategy, and support organizational growth. By maintaining strong connections, Equidev remains adaptive, credible, and well linked to both local and global development efforts.
Shovcat Alizadeh
Head of Business Operations – Asia EA Node, Oxfam GB
Shovcat Alizadeh
Shovcat Alizadeh has worked as the Country Director of Oxfam in Tajikistan and will continue in this role overseeing Oxfam’s exit until March 2022.
Since 2000 she has been working as Country Director for Oxfam International in different countries, including Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kenya and Somalia.
She has more than18 years of experience in the design and management of relief and development programmes concerning sustainable livelihoods, microfinance, community-based primary healthcare, WASH, inclusive education, community-based ERR, institutional accountability/local governance, gender equity, rights of disabled people and civil society development.
Shovcat has a PhD in Radiation Chemistry and has authored 20 publications based on scientific research results.
Seyed Faiz
Country Relations Senior Broker (On secondment), Oxfam GB
Seyed Faiz
Seyed has more than 20 years’ experience in setting up successful institutions, effectively managing complex development programmes and humanitarian responses for international aid organisations and providing consultancy services to companies and bilateral/multilateral agencies.
He has expertise in climate resilient agriculture, market systems and enterprise development, financial inclusion, private sector development, WASH, health and nutrition and gender justice. He joined Oxfam in 2015 as the Economic Justice Programme Manager and was then Deputy Country Director in Tajikistan before he took over the role of CEO for Equidev.
Before this, he worked with the Aga Khan Foundation, WWF and Deloitte in India and South Asia. Seyed holds a degree from the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom and is fluent in English, with conversational abilities in Arabic and Tajik.
Shahlo Shoeva
Senior Program Assistance on Gender/DV in OSCE
Shahlo Shoeva
Shahlo offers extensive experience in the development sector, with deep expertise in child rights protection, inclusive education,
gender equality, women’s empowerment, human trafficking, domestic
violence, and social mobilization. Her career spans significant roles at both national and grassroots levels, including senior managerial positions with Save the Children International and the OSCE Office in Tajikistan.
In her roles, Shahlo has led high-impact programs and initiatives, contributing to the advancement of child protection frameworks, educational inclusivity, and gender equity. Her strategic oversight and hands-on approach have driven successful interventions and policies addressing critical social issues.
Shahlo holds a degree from the Social Work Department of Stockholm University, where she acquired a robust foundation in social work principles and practices. Additionally, she is an internationally certified trainer in social work, a credential that underscores her commitment to professional development and her capacity to mentor others in the field.
Her continuous pursuit of knowledge is reflected in the various advanced professional courses she has completed, further enriching her expertise and adaptability in diverse contexts.
Fluent in Russian, English, and her native Tajik, Shahlo's multilingual abilities facilitate effective communication and collaboration across different cultural and linguistic settings. Her personal interests include reading, exploring music, and staying current with information technologies, all of which contribute to her holistic approach to her work and life.
Kate Attwooll
Project Portfolio Manager, Oxfam
Kate Attwooll
Kate is the first woman Chair of the Tajikistan Country Governance Group and the youngest ever Chair of the Asia Regional Governance Group. Kate is the Country Relations Senior Broker for Oxfam GB, covering Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. She has worked for Oxfam for 12 years, specialising in strategic governance and technical programme quality and impact. Kate has substantial field experience across all regions of the world, particularly fragile and conflict affected contexts such as Haiti, Myanmar, South Sudan and the Middle East. She has strong portfolio planning and investment skills, organisational and strategy development skills, and is experienced in managing risk and leading large, geographically dispersed, multicultural teams. Prior to Oxfam, she worked in HIV/AIDS and education in Brazil; mental health, substance misuse and homelessness in the UK; social entrepreneurship at the Skoll Centre of Said Business School; and postgraduate research in sociology at Oxford University.
Saidrakhmon Nazrizoda
First Deputy Minister of EDaT of the gov-t of Tajikistan (retd.)
Saidrakhmon Nazrizoda
Saidrakhmon has more than 20 years of experience in working with the government of Tajikistan in various capacities. He actively participated and contributing to a number of important reform processes in the country as the Head of Department of Economic Reforms and Investments at the Administration of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan in 2007. In 2009 he held the post of Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade in Tajikistan and supervised the foreign economic relations and international trade, monitored the implementation of the economic reform process and coordinated the interaction between the World Trade Organisation and government of Tajikistan. Currently, Saidrakhmon is serving as an adviser for the Tajik Technical University.
Experts & Consultants
Equidev collaborates with a network of associated experts and consultants who provide technical guidance, support, and quality assurance, as needed on a project basis.
Orkhan Ali
WASH Advisor
Orkhan Ali
Orkhan has more than 12 years of experience in project and business operations management. Apart from being the WASH Advisor to Equidev, he currently works as a Team Leader in WASH at Oxfam in Tajikistan. Before this, he fulfilled various positions, such as business development manager, project manager and/or consultant and university instructor, in diverse companies, public institutions, and international and local NGOs in Azerbaijan, Jordan, Georgia, Iraq, Myanmar, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel and Tajikistan. Orkhan’s expertise is in improving market-based solutions for WASH products and services for customers using advanced marketing services, data-based decision-making tools, institutional/human capacity building and business innovations in both infrastructure building and value chain development. Orkhan also consults with the government on policy reforms and institutional development to enhance its potential in the implementation of national reforms.
Tim Forster
Business Development Manager & WASH Specialist, Oxfam Consults
Tim Forster
With 25 years of experience across relief and development organizations, Tim specializes in program design and implementation that centers community participation in humanitarian interventions. His multifaceted expertise spans business development, cluster coordination, and the management of large-scale WASH initiatives. By integrating social accountability with robust monitoring and evaluation, he consistently builds institutional capacity and strengthens community-led development.
Tim’s consultancy experience includes: annual review for Dfid Nigeria (UNICEF, 2018), sanitation strategy for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GiZ DR Congo, 2014), assignments for Oxford Policy Management Ltd, evaluation of DFID WASH Results Program (2016 –2018), WASH business case with VFM analysis (DFID Nigeria, 2013), annual reviews (DFID Nigeria, 2013, 2014 & 2018), impact & VFM evaluation of DFID funded WASH projects in DR Congo (2012), technical support to provide indigenous communities with basic sanitation in rural Paraguay (World Bank, 2012). Tim currently serves as a Technical Consultant within the Oxfam Confederation.
Singe Day
Performance Manager / International Specialist in WASH & Water Resources Programming
Singe Day
With over 22 years of experience across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, Singe’s technical expertise focuses on strengthening climate-resilient water resources and sanitation infrastructure. He provides senior-level technical and institutional capacity-building support, frequently advising ministers and government officials on program effectiveness in challenging environments. His diverse background includes serving as a lead evaluator and advisor for UN agencies, multilateral organizations, and INGOs. Throughout his career, Singe has prioritized reducing vulnerability through conflict-sensitive interventions and a committed do-no-harm approach. Combining extensive research on climate-resilient water services and public health with a focus on institutional reform, he leverages his skills as a negotiator to manage diverse stakeholder relationships and ensure the effectiveness of multifaceted development projects.
Singe holds a PhD from Cranfield University (2016), with a doctoral thesis on “Managing Water Locally: An Investigation into Community‑Based Water Resources Management in Fragile States”. He also earned an MSc in Water Management (Community Water Supply) from Cranfield University in 2003. His academic foundation includes a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering with Water Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire, providing strong technical grounding in water systems.
In addition, Singe has co-authored analytical publications on water governance and humanitarian WASH in peer-reviewed journals such as Waterlines and ScienceDirect. His work bridges applied research and practice, providing pragmatic guidance for managing water resources and building resilience in complex, fragile, and epidemic-response settings.
Shekhar Anand
Consultant on Good Governance & Resilience
Shekhar Anand
With over 20 years of international experience across four continents, Shekhar combines strategic leadership with deep field expertise in livelihoods, land governance, and economic justice programming. He holds a Master’s degree in Management of NGOs from the London School of Economics, a postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development, and a bachelor’s degree in science disciplines.
With senior leadership and advisory experience at organizations like Oxfam, CARE International, and Ernst & Young, he has led large-scale, multi-country programs in agriculture, climate adaptation and economic empowerment. He specializes in strategic program design and donor engagement, securing support from major partners including the ADB, EU, FCDO, and SDC. Having successfully managed portfolios exceeding USD 20–40 million, he is a proven expert in delivering high-impact solutions across fragile and climate-vulnerable contexts.
As a trusted advisor, Shekhar provides strategic guidance on market‑based development, resilience building, private‑sector engagement, and results‑based management, strengthening institutional capacity and policy influence. He has led livelihoods and economic justice initiatives across the MENA region, Sub‑Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Caucasus, delivering measurable improvements in income, food security, and resilience for vulnerable populations.
Currently working as a freelance consultant and part‑time advisor, Shekhar continues to support governments, donors, and international organizations with evidence‑based, scalable development solutions.