Our Team

Dedicated Team of MASO

Our multidisciplinary team of researchers, development practitioners and project officers work tirelessly to empower vulnerable communities across Malawi through evidence-based programmes.

Dr Harvey C. C. Banda
Founder & Executive Director

Dr Harvey C. C. Banda

Dr. Harvey Banda is the founder and Executive Director of Migration and Society (MASO). He holds a PhD in Migration History from the Witwatersrand University in South Africa. He also holds a Master of Arts in African Social History from the University of Malawi. He has vast experience in research and surveys, having conducted several projects in Malawi. He is in charge over the strategic direction and fulfilment of the mission and vision of MASO. In addition to overseeing MASO project activities, Dr. Banda also doubles as Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and Heritage Studies at Mzuzu University in Malawi.

Mr Msenga Mulungu
Projects Coordinator
Mr Msenga Mulungu
Mr. Msenga Mulungu is a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Education (Humanities) from the University of Malawi. He has vast experience working with civil society organisations (2013 to the present). In addition to his current position under MASO, Mulungu also doubles as Adjunct Staff at the Catholic University in Malawi. As Projects Coordinator, he is in charge over all projects under MASO and works hand in hand with the Executive Director to ensure successful implementation of funded projects.
Ephraim Efison Mazengera
ICT & Marketing Officer
Ephraim Efison Mazengera
Ephraim Efison Mazengera serves as MASO's ICT and Marketing Officer, responsible for the organization's digital presence, communications, and technology infrastructure.
Kingdom Chavinda
Project Officer — Migration
Kingdom Chavinda
Kingdom Chavinda holds a Diploma in Public Health Management obtained from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in 2022. He is a Project Officer responsible for Migration-related projects. He works hand in hand with his colleagues in championing youth empowerment activities under MASO. Kingdom also assists with graphic designing and social media platforms.
Elizabeth Mzumara
Project Officer — Economic Empowerment
Elizabeth Mzumara
Elizabeth Mzumara holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work obtained in 2023. She is working as a Project Officer responsible for economic empowerment, mainly focusing on women. Currently, MASO is implementing projects in labour migration areas in Mzimba District aimed at empowering female-headed households, especially where husbands are based in South Africa.
Isaac Chirambo
Project Officer — Environment
Isaac Chirambo
Mr. Isaac Chirambo holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management obtained in 2023 from the University of Livingstonia in Malawi. As Projects Officer, Isaac is in charge of economic empowerment and environment-related projects. MASO is keen on initiating projects on empowerment of communities and environmental management and sustainability.
Amos Gwayi
Data Scientist & ICT Officer
Amos Gwayi
Amos Gwayi serves as MASO's Data Scientist and ICT Officer, providing technical expertise in data analysis, visualisation and digital systems management.
Audrey Murphy
Project Officer — Education
Audrey Murphy
Audrey Murphy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation) obtained in 2023. At MASO, Audrey is a Project Officer responsible for education-related projects. She is overseeing the implementation of the Excel in Education Project, currently being implemented at Thandazga Primary School on the outskirts of Mzuzu City.

Passionate About Community Development?

MASO is always looking for dedicated researchers, project officers and volunteers who share our commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities in Malawi.