Derrick is a trained Agricultural Economist with strong passion for policy analysis, rural development, women empowerment, livelihood improvement and resilience building. He has more than 10 years of professional experience in coordinating and managing various integrated development programs in Malawi where he amassed unparalleled expertise in project management and resource mobilization. Derrick is also a researcher and an M&E enthusiast who has conducted evaluations for numerous program interventions. He is a team player who strongly believes that team work is an effective vehicle for delivering exceptional results. He believes in continuous learning and his core values are: Honesty, Integrity, and Hard work.