Our people

Leadership & team

Meet the people guiding our organization and delivering our work with communities.

Board

Guiding LICEDO’s direction and governance.

5 members
Dickson Mzumara

Dickson Mzumara

Board Chairperson

A highly distinguished expert with extensive experience in governance, and institutional leadership. He previously served as a Commissioner with the Malawi Electoral…

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A highly distinguished expert with extensive experience in governance, and institutional leadership. He previously served as a Commissioner with the Malawi Electoral Commission, and he has worked with international organisations, including the United Nations, His exposure to international best practices, coupled with his deep understanding of organization governance, he provides visionary leadership, ethical stewardship, and strategic guidance to the organisation

Wilton Chizotola Mkandawire

Wilton Chizotola Mkandawire

Board Member

A former accounting professional with many years of practical experience in financial management, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting. His background as an…

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A former accounting professional with many years of practical experience in financial management, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting. His background as an accountant equips him with strong critical skills and a deep understanding of financial controls, auditing and processes.

Towera Banda

Towera Banda

Board Member

A professional secondary school teacher and Headteacher. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree. She provides strong leadership, welfare and contribution of valuable…

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A professional secondary school teacher and Headteacher. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree. She provides strong leadership, welfare and contribution of valuable insight to the Organisation

Elizabeth Mtonga

Elizabeth Mtonga

Board Member

A former Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) employee, with experience in tax administration, revenue collection, compliance, record management and investigation. She provides…

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A former Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) employee, with experience in tax administration, revenue collection, compliance, record management and investigation. She provides strong skills in organization procedures, governance and support board coordination.

Lightson Kayira

Lightson Kayira

Board Member

He formerly served as a community leader, where he played a key role in mobilising communities, promoting peace, and strengthening local governance structures. His…

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He formerly served as a community leader, where he played a key role in mobilising communities, promoting peace, and strengthening local governance structures. His experience in community leadership enables him to contribute meaningfully to community engagement initiatives within the organization

Management

Leading the work with and for communities.

3 members
Esau Phiri

Esau Phiri

Executive Director

Linord Kumwenda

Linord Kumwenda

Programs Manager

Mr. Linord Kumwenda serves as the Programs Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Transformative Community Development from Mzuzu University. His journey…

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Mr. Linord Kumwenda serves as the Programs Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Transformative Community Development from Mzuzu University. His journey with LICEDO began when he joined the organization as an intern, where his commitment and outstanding performance distinguished him as a valuable team member. He is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with strong technical expertise in program design and implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation. His work focuses on key thematic areas including Early Childhood Development, Education, Youth and Women Empowerment, and Environment.

Ruth Mthimbwa

Ruth Mthimbwa

Accountant

Support team

Supporting our people, programs and everyday operations.

1 member

Mercy Nkhoma

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