Benjamin Foster Alubano
Chairperson
Key responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and governance oversight, chairs Board meetings, guides organisational direction and promotes accountability, compliance and ethical decision-making.
Our team
People connecting governance, programmes and community knowledge.
SURCOD's work is carried by Board members, executive leadership, programme and operations personnel, volunteers, facilitators and community structures working towards shared outcomes.
Learning, coordination and shared responsibility
Leadership and functional roles
A professional structure for accountable programme delivery.
Meet SURCOD's Board members and explore the leadership and operational roles that support accountable programme delivery.
Governance
Board of Directors
The Board safeguards SURCOD's mission, provides strategic oversight and upholds legal, financial and ethical accountability.
Allan Chimbelenga
Vice Chairperson
Key responsibilities
Supports the Chairperson, provides leadership continuity, contributes to Board coordination and undertakes delegated governance responsibilities when required.
Daphne Esther Gondwe
Secretary
Key responsibilities
Supports effective Board governance through meeting coordination, accurate minutes and resolutions, maintenance of official records and timely communication among Board members.
Edith Fiera Mvula
Treasurer
Key responsibilities
Provides Board-level oversight of budgets, financial reporting, internal controls and audit processes, supporting responsible stewardship of SURCOD's resources.
John Mangani
Programmes and Impact Lead
Key responsibilities
Provides Board oversight of programme quality, strategic alignment and results, helping ensure SURCOD's interventions remain relevant, effective and responsive to community priorities.
Rafique Khalid
Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Lead
Key responsibilities
Strengthens SURCOD's sustainability by identifying funding opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships and supporting proposals, fundraising and donor relationship management.
Chisomo Bob Mvula
Communications and Community Engagement Lead
Key responsibilities
Strengthens SURCOD's visibility and stakeholder engagement through communications, digital platforms, community engagement, organisational documentation and advocacy support.
Clifton Robert Nyangulu
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead
Key responsibilities
Strengthens evidence-based delivery by guiding MEL frameworks, indicators, monitoring, data analysis, reporting and organisational learning across SURCOD's programmes.
Executive leadership
Executive Director
Executive leadership translates Board-approved strategy into coordinated, compliant and measurable organisational action.
Executive Director
Key responsibilities
Provides overall organisational leadership, implements strategy and policy, manages partnerships and resources, supervises personnel and reports performance, risks and priorities to the Board.
Management and programme functions
Core management and technical positions
These roles provide the programme, financial, safeguarding, learning and partnership systems required for responsible implementation.
Programmes Manager
Key responsibilities
Leads programme planning, coordination, quality assurance, staff support, partner engagement and delivery against approved objectives, budgets and timelines.
Finance & Administration Manager
Key responsibilities
Oversees budgeting, accounting, procurement, administration, internal controls, compliance and timely financial reporting to management, the Board and partners.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer
Key responsibilities
Develops results frameworks, manages programme data, supports evaluations, strengthens feedback systems and converts evidence into organisational learning.
Safeguarding, Gender & Inclusion Officer
Key responsibilities
Coordinates safeguarding prevention and reporting systems, supports safe referrals and ensures gender equality, disability inclusion and protection considerations are integrated into programmes.
Partnerships, Communications & Resource Mobilisation Officer
Key responsibilities
Builds partner relationships, coordinates proposals and donor communication, strengthens public information and supports ethical resource mobilisation.
Project / Field Coordinator
Key responsibilities
Coordinates project implementation at district and community level, supervises field activities, supports local partners and reports progress, challenges and emerging risks.
Community delivery and support
Field, administrative and volunteer support
These positions connect organisational systems with practical community engagement and daily programme delivery.
Community Engagement & Mobilisation Officer
Key responsibilities
Works with local leaders, groups and participants to organise consultations, strengthen participation and ensure that community priorities inform programme delivery.
Finance & Administration Assistant
Key responsibilities
Supports records, logistics, payments, procurement documentation, office administration and routine financial processes under approved controls.
Community Facilitator
Key responsibilities
Facilitates training, dialogue and follow-up with community groups while documenting participation, feedback, referrals and local progress.
Volunteers & Interns
Key responsibilities
Contribute defined skills and time under supervision, complete required induction and safeguarding training, and work within SURCOD's Code of Conduct.
How we work together
From oversight to community action.
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Govern
The Board protects mission, direction and accountability.
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Lead
Executive leadership turns strategy into coordinated action.
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Support
Programme and operations functions provide systems and expertise.
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Facilitate
Staff and volunteers work alongside local structures.
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Own
Communities shape decisions and sustain locally led progress.
Working standards
Everyone representing SURCOD is expected to uphold the same core duties.
Professional conduct
Act responsibly, honestly and in the best interests of the organisation and communities.
Fairness and inclusion
Treat colleagues and community members equitably, without discrimination or harassment.
Confidentiality
Protect personal, organisational and programme information from unauthorised disclosure.
Safeguarding
Complete required training, follow safe-programming rules and report concerns promptly.
Learning and development
Participate in induction, refresher training and opportunities for professional growth.
Community respect
Value local knowledge, dignity, culture and meaningful participation while rejecting harmful practices.
Bring your skills to community-led development.
SURCOD welcomes volunteers and mission-aligned collaborators who are ready to learn, contribute and uphold safeguarding and ethical standards.