Our staff
Our team bring together a wealth of skills.
Working closely with counterparts in our sister organisation, the Malawi Scotland Partnership, committed SMP staff members bring together a wealth of skills, experience and perspectives. Our Team is also periodically enriched by colleagues who join on fixed-term contracts and internships, as part of university courses.
Stuart Brown
Chief Executive
stuart@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Stuart joined the staff of the Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) in August 2018 as Deputy CEO. He had previously volunteered on the SMP’s Board for 4 years. He was Interim CEO Jan-Dec 2023 and appointed Chief Executive in December ’23.
Whilst working with GALVmed (Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines), for 10 years, Stuart had the privilege of listening to smallholder farmers and pastoralists in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia speak of their priorities. For a decade, Stuart led on Communications with think-tank, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and has been a BBC Radio Journalist and Highschool English Teacher.
Married with one daughter, he is the author of “Mma Ramotswe’s Cookbook” and enjoys, cooking, reading, traveling, cycling, and walking.
Chad Morse
Deputy Chief Executive
chad@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Chad joined the SMP team in August 2022 as the Youth & Schools Officer. In February 2023 he took up the Interim Deputy CEO position to assist the SMP after the departure of the previous CEO. He now leads in the preparation and delivery, along side the rest of the SMP team, of the many hybrid events held throughout the year.
Chad lived in Malawi for twenty years where he taught primary school and later served as head teacher until he and his family moved to Scotland in July 2020. While in Malawi, Chad was an active member of the Mountain Club of Malawi and the Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society.
Chad and his wife try to escape in their campervan as much as possible at the weekends in order to do some hiking and explore the Scottish 'bush'. In April 2022, they completed the West Highland Way Challenge and the Rob Roy Way in 2023, each in four days, for Macmillian Cancer Support. The blisters are almost healed and they are focusing on the next big walk!
Alan Laverock
Finance & Administration Officer
finance@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Alan joined the team in April 2020 as Finance and Administration Officer, having previously served on the Audit and Finance Committee for some years. Alan has been a chartered accountant for more years than he can remember, for almost 25 years in private practice in Dunoon, Argyll.
He has been involved in overseas development - primarily in Malawi - since 2007. Prior to that, he volunteered for many years with Abernethy Trust and Scottish Crusaders among others.
Dorothea Nelson
Administration and Membership Officer
dorothea@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Dorothea joined in January 2023 as Administration and Membership Officer having worked in various administrative roles for several charities and latterly as office manager at Christ Church Morningside.
Not originally from Scotland, Dorothea has lived and worked in South Africa, Germany and Switzerland before coming to Scotland over twenty years ago. Growing up in various countries and speaking different languages has emphasised for her what links us rather than what keeps us apart.
After a house move Dorothea is delighted to now have a garden to design and grow flowers and - hopefully - vegetables in.
Natasha Maluza
Communications and Engagement Officer
natasha@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Natasha joined The Scotland Malawi Partnership in March 2023 as the Communications and Engagement Officer. Originally from Blantyre (Malawi).
Moved to Scotland to pursue her master’s in Digital Marketing in 2021. Has 10 years’ experience in Communications and Marketing, both in the corporate sector and charity organisations. She is passionate about the ‘girl-child’ and has volunteered in schools in Malawi
In her spare time Natasha is a “foodie”, and has been food blogging for a couple of years. If you’re ever visiting Malawi and looking for recommendations to dine or grab a quick bite make sure to visit her blog on Instagram @Food.Malawi for all the spots.
Ian William Mitchell
Youth & Schools Officer
mitch@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Mitch joined the team in August 2023 and is available for any queries regarding Youth and School involvement in Malawi, especially Partnerships between groups in Scotland and Malawi.
Having recently retired from teaching Physics in Fife for over 30 years, he has been heavily involved in the school partnership between Beath HS and Mapanga PS/Njale PS in Malawi. Having visited the Malawi schools three times, he is aware of the positive impact of partnerships.
Away from all things Malawi, Mitch is involved with Age Grade Rugby and volunteers with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Peter Jiyajiya
Intern
info@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Peter joined the Scotland Malawi Partnership in January 2024 as an Intern. He is currently a PhD Research Fellow in the School of Critical Studies at the University of Glasgow.
An academic and researcher for 15 years, his work focuses on community engagement practices, science communication and language as tools for sustainable development. During the internship, he will focus on developing a resource handbook for community engagement in Malawi that provides a compass for enhancing community agency and establishment of beneficial partnerships between SMP member organisations and communities in Malawi.
Outside his work, Peter likes taking a walk as a way of exercising and meditation.
Prisca Conticini
Intern
info@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Prisca is currently undertaking a Climate Change and Sustainability Masters Student at the University of Glasgow, following from an Undergraduate degree in Geography.
Her previous research involved investigating food insecurity in Rwanda, specifically in investigating the lived experiences of Women in the capital, Kigali. As part of her current degree, her internship in the Scottish-Malawi partnership will provide an opportunity to gain experiences and insights on working in the NGO world.
Outside of work, Prisca enjoys challenging her mind and body through her triathlon training and relaxing through creative tasks such as painting and cooking.
Reem Mohamed
Intern
info@scotland-malawipartnership.org
Reem joined the Scotland Malawi Partnership in December 2023 as an Intern. She is a student in Master of Science in Sustainability and Environmental Studies at the University of Strathclyde, with a background in development economics.
Her professional experience involves actively contributing to climate change mitigation efforts in Sudan and advocating for gender equality, alongside initiatives fostering sustainable economic development.