Gilson is an expert Veterinary Surgeon with a postgraduate Masters Degree in Veterinary Sciences obtained from the Royal Veterinary and Agriculture University (KVL) in Denmark, a Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences Degree from the University of Zimbabwe, a Bachelor of Science degree (Ed.) from the University of Malawi, and a Diploma in Education Science degree also from the University of Malawi. He brings 33 years of experience to TAPP in projects and human resource management at regional and international levels in both the private and public sectors. For 27 years, Gilson managed public and donor-funded projects while serving in the public sector where he retired as Deputy Director in the Malawi Government’s Ministry of Agriculture. For 9 years, Gilson has served as a Board member in a government-owned parastatal and still serves on various NGO boards. Earlier in his career, Gilson took a break from public service and worked in the NGO sector for 5 years where he managed and implemented donor-funded projects. Gilson prides himself as an entrepreneur and is geared to provide TAPP with strategic guidance and systems growth into a pillar for the farming communities in Malawi. 

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Brown is responsible for supervising program operations at organization level. He holds a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics and is currently pursuing his PhD in the same field. Brown has vast experience in livelihood programming and project management. Besides that, he has an extensive research background in agriculture and livelihoods.
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Bernadetta is responsible for the management of all financial and administrative functions of TAPP Malawi. She is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and also holds a Diploma in Accounting from ICAM. She brings to the team over 11 years of working experience in financial accounting, managing donor funding, budgeting, and reporting as per donors’ requirements. Previously, she worked in microfinance with Malawi Microloan Foundation.
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Anita coordinates the day-to-day implementation of project activities in the team. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and has extensive experience in livelihood programming focused on nutrition, livestock and crop production, climate change, and project management. Besides that, she has experience in coordinating agricultural-related research projects.
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Jacob spearheads the development and implementation of project-specific M&E systems which guide the successful implementation of all the projects the organization implements. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources Management and has been in the field of research since his graduation from the University of Malawi in 2013. He has vast experience in environmental and socioeconomic research and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of general livelihood projects.
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Bosco is working on the multidisciplinary ImplementOneHealth rabies control implementation research project. He is a decolonial scholar, Sociologist, and published author with expertise and interest in the development and use of participatory artistic community engagement methods in applied interdisciplinary research and health systems strengthening in Africa.  A strong believer in the power of innovation and collaboration, Bosco is currently a PhD candidate with the University of Glasgow and is a member of TAPP as part of his doctoral research.
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Jacqueline is responsible for all of the organization’s accounting, finance, and administrative functions under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer. She brings to the team over 6 years of experience in the financial management and accounting of donor-funded projects. She is a holder of a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy degree.
 
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Veriam holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness Management. He has vast knowledge and experience in planning and implementation of agricultural activities with a bias in marketing. He also possesses experience in microfinance and SMEs management. With TAPP, he is responsible for developing & strengthening marketing systems for targeted value chains; and capacity building of Farmer Organization, SMEs and smallholder farmers in business management & entrepreneurship and profitable marketing.
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Benson brings to the team extensive experience in agricultural extension and community engagement. With a Diploma in Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, Benson supports farmers in Dowa through various capacity-building approaches, while mainstreaming nutrition, WASH, and gender.
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Tendai is responsible for the implementation of Climate Smart Agriculture technologies through Lead farmers, FFS, CAV, and CBBP approaches in strengthening the food systems of farmers in Dowa. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Extension (LUANAR) and a Diploma in Agriculture (NRC), Tendai brings to the team 9 years of experience in the implementation and management of extension and rural development programs.
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Maggie is a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness Management. She brings to the team experience in livelihood and resilience-building programs especially in Climate Smart Agriculture, Agribusiness, Community Development, Natural resources, and Environmental Management.
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Mphatso is a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and a Diploma in Animal Health and Production from LUANAR and NRC respectively. A published author and researcher, Mphatso brings to the team experience in livestock production and animal science. 
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Charles, an ardent livelihood and community development practitioner, brings to the team over 5 years of experience in the implementation of climate-smart agriculture, household food, and nutrition projects, advocacy, and lobbying for women’s rights to land access and control interventions. He is responsible for the implementation of our  programming activities at the EPA level in Dowa.  He is a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
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Diana holds an Advanced Certificate in Administrative Studies, and brings to the team over 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant. She handles all of TAPP Malawi's secretarial duties.
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