About AICC Africa

Driana is an expert in Development Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. As CEO of AICC Africa, she leads the organisation's strategic direction and partnership development, overseeing the delivery of programmes across Malawi and the African continent. She has championed AICC's growth into a leading corporate citizenship institution, building multi-stakeholder platforms that connect government, the private sector, and communities to drive sustainable development outcomes.

With over 10 years of experience managing donor-funded projects, Henry Mlinde holds a Masters in Development Policy and Practice. As Head of Programmes at AICC Africa, he oversees the design, implementation, and quality assurance of all programme activities, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and donor requirements across multiple value chains and thematic areas.

Joana is AICC's Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Transformation Project (RESULT) Manager, responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of this food systems programme targeting women, youth, and vulnerable groups in the rice value chain across Malawi.

Rejoice has over 9 years of experience in agribusiness, value chain development, and climate resilience. She holds a Master's in Project Management and is pursuing an MSc in Climate Change and Sustainable Development, bringing a strong technical foundation to her work managing complex agricultural development programmes at AICC Africa.

With over 10 years of professional experience in project management, value chain development and market access facilitation, Chawezi brings a wealth of experience in driving inclusive agribusiness projects that empower rural communities, strengthen livelihoods, and foster sustainable economic growth through innovation and partnership.

Chinsinsi is a Monitoring and Evaluation professional with 6+ years of experience in international development. Skilled in designing M&E systems, analysing data, and generating insights that improve program impact across AICC Africa's diverse portfolio of programmes.

Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Audit, and Information Systems. His professional approach and analytical mindset make him a valuable asset in driving financial efficiency and transparency across AICC Africa's programme operations and donor reporting requirements.

Jimmy is a Communications professional with 4+ years of experience shaping narratives for development impact. Passionate about telling stories that connect communities, partners, and purpose. He manages AICC Africa's communications strategy, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement.

Preston is a results-driven M&E and data analytics professional, committed to translating evidence into meaningful sustainable development impact. He supports the design and implementation of monitoring frameworks across AICC Africa's programme portfolio.

Ruth is AICC Africa's Administrator, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the organisation. She manages office administration, logistics, and provides essential support across all teams and programme areas.

Rhudo Phiri is a Finance Officer with four years of professional experience in financial management and administration. She has experience in financial reporting, budgeting, expenditure tracking, reconciliations, and supporting effective financial controls. Rhudo is detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with organisational financial policies and procedures.

Chimwemwe has a BA in Communication and Cultural Studies with experience working across Malawi on community-led monitoring, gender equality, and community empowerment programmes. She supports AICC Africa's communications team in content creation and stakeholder engagement.

Ivy is AICC Africa's Administrative Intern, providing vital support in day-to-day office management, document handling, and administrative coordination across the organisation's operations.

Atisha is the Project Officer for AICC Africa, currently working under the RESULT (Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Transformation) project, supporting field implementation and community engagement activities.

Davlin is a Project Officer at AICC Africa. He holds a diploma in Public Management and contributes to programme delivery, field coordination, and community engagement activities across AICC's project areas.

With over 4 years of experience in development project coordination, planning, and implementation, Grace holds a degree in Business Information Technology. She applies her technical and organisational skills to support effective programme delivery at AICC Africa.

With over four years of experience in community engagement, data collection and analysis, and WASH programming, Dyana holds a First Class Bachelor's degree in Transformative and Community Development from Mzuzu University. She brings deep field experience to AICC Africa's project implementation.

Mariah is a Project Officer with over 5 years of experience across diverse organisations and sectors. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness Management and contributes to AICC Africa's agricultural and livelihoods programming.

Medium is a certified Chauffeur with over 15 years of experience as a professional driver. He ensures safe and reliable transportation for the AICC Africa team across programme areas throughout Malawi.

Jacob is a driver working with AICC Africa. He has over eight years of work experience and plays an important role in supporting field operations and team logistics across AICC's programme districts.