Martin is an experienced international development professional working in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, ICT for development and research communications and uptake. He has worked in more than 20 countries over the last 20 years. Martin joined Aptivate in May 2014, although has worked as a consultant, partner and customer of Aptivate's since 2004.

An experienced international development professional and consultant working in the area of ICT4D, research communications and uptake, impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). With a proven capacity to facilitate learning and development, think strategically, devise and deliver innovative approaches, manage and lead team and organisational development. An inclusive leader, enabling manager, mentor and supportive team player, with cross-cultural sensitivity; informal, approachable and well respected by his colleagues and peers.

Key skills and experience

Monitoring and evaluation:
Programme and organisational M&E and impact assessment strategy design and implementation; log frame design, funder management and reporting; results communication and learning culture facilitation.

Training and facilitation:
Trainer and facilitator of learning, individual and organisational capacity development and application; training programme and pedagogic design; training programme M&E; process and dialogue facilitation; community of practice facilitation and support (face to face and remote).

Social science research:
Quantitative and qualitative methods; research design; structured interviews; survey design and administration; ethnographic and participant observation; focus groups; literature research; documentary and content analysis; process facilitation; writing and presentation of findings; facilitation of learning and research results analysis activities.

Management and leadership:
Organisational and programme management; budgeting and financial planning; management team leadership, coaching and facilitation; UK charities reporting and legal management; board liaison and reporting; results based leadership; external partnerships; national and international representation.

Strategy and planning:
Organisational strategic planning and development; programme strategy and design; communications strategy; M&E and impact assessment strategy; fundraising and business development.