Benison Mwachande is a Human Resource Officer at the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR). He holds a Bachelor\'s Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Malawi and a Diploma in Financial Management from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).

Since joining IPOR in 2016, Benison has had the opportunity to fully utilize and further develop his skills across a broad range of functions, including human resource management, records management, asset and inventory management, office logistics, accounting support, recruitment, staff attendance and punctuality monitoring, employee relations, and grievance and disciplinary processes. Benison brings strong interpersonal, management, staff welfare, financial management, front-office operations, logistics, and public relations skills to his work.

Prior to joining IPOR, Benison held roles at the University of Malawi\'s Centre for Social Research, the National Statistical Office, and a Unilever Key Distributor, serving respectively as an Office Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, and Assistant Finance Officer. In these roles, his responsibilities included day-to-day office administration, mail delivery, directing research partners to various offices and field sites, data entry and presentation, financial projections, and ensuring offices were adequately resourced to operate effectively. He has also participated in numerous field research activities through the Centre for Social Research, Invest in Knowledge Initiative (IKI), and IPOR.

He is particularly passionate about fostering a positive and supportive working environment. His strong interpersonal skills enable him to build effective working relationships and create a workplace where staff feel comfortable, valued, and motivated to carry out their responsibilities effectively.