Dorcus Luwiza Mwango
Dorcus Luwiza Mwango
Deputy Director, Planning And Research
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Professional Information
Dorcus Luwiza
Mwango
Deputy Director, Planning And Research
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
International Affairs
Education, Honors & Awards
Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy, National University of Malaysia (UKM)/Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2012) Bachelor of Economics, University of Namibia (2006)
Economics
(2006)
No
Bachelor of Economics
Personal Information
United States
NY
New Rochelle
Women Investment Cooperative (WINCO) Malawi
Community Service, exercising and healthcare, outdoor activity, cooking and baking
I am a single lady with no children
I have 15 years of experience supporting good governance, human rights efforts, gender and economic stability across the continent of Africa. Currently, I serve as the First Secretary (Economic Affairs, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues) to the Permanent Mission of Republic of Malawi to the United Nations, where I hold responsibility for managing issues for the UN General Assembly's Second and Third Committees. In May 2020 I was promoted to Deputy Director of Planning and Research for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malawi, which I am set to begin following my end of tour of duty as a Diplomat at the Malawi Mission in New York.Previously, I was the Principal Foreign Service Officer for the International Cooperation department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malawi, where I analyzed regional and international cooperation agreements alongside the Malawi government and international economic cooperation activities. This required that I build strong partnerships with sectoral Ministries and associated Diplomatic Missions.A few of my credentials include:• Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy• Bachelor of Economics• Demonstrated language proficiency in Chichewa, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.• Experienced analyzing political and policy data, briefs, and legal documentation for government officials to provide strong recommendations regarding socio-economic developments and challenges.• Hands-on experience working with diverse populations during international trainings and conferences in the United States, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Malawi, Namibia, Kenya, Mozambique, Ethiopia, China, Japan, India, Malaysia, and Japan
11-15 Years
Policy analysis and reporting, research, communication, economic affairs, political affairs, sustainable development, stakeholder management, issue management, leadership and intergovernmental relations.
Dorcus Luwiza Mwango has over 15 years of experience supporting good governance, human rights efforts, and economic stability across the continent of Africa. Currently, she serves as the First Secretary (Economic Affairs, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues) at the Permanent Mission of Republic of Malawi to the United Nations, where she is responsible for managing issues for the UN General Assembly's Second and Third Committees. In May 2020, Dorcus was promoted to Deputy Director of Planning and Research for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malawi, which she is set to begin following her end of tour of duty as a Diplomat at the Malawi Mission in New York. Previously, Dorucs was the Principal Foreign Service Officer for the International Cooperation department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malawi, where she analyzed regional and international cooperation agreements alongside the Malawi government and international economic cooperation activities. This required that she build strong partnerships with sectoral Ministries and associated Diplomatic Missions. Dorcus has demonstrated language proficiency in Chichewa, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and is experienced in analyzing political and policy data, briefs, and legal documentation for government officials to provide strong recommendations regarding socio-economic developments and challenges. She has hands-on experience working with diverse populations during international trainings and conferences in the US, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Malawi, Namibia, Kenya, Mozambique, Ethiopia, China, Japan, India, Malaysia, and Japan. Passionate about her work, Dorcus credits her success to dedication, drive and perseverance. She looks forward to connecting with like-minded professionals.
Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Political Data, Governance, Human Rights, Economic Stability
