William Martin

Background

About William Martin

Highly motivated and results-driven humanitarian and development professional with 17+ years of experience in crisis and fragile contexts, collaborating with implementing partners and donors. Possessing deep regional expertise in West Africa and the Sahel, my proficiency spans the entire program cycle, from resource mobilization and management to last-mile delivery, encompassing stakeholder engagements, policy shaping, technical analysis, monitoring, and evaluation. I have a proven track record in innovative financing mechanisms, blended finance, and public-private partnerships, coupled with a strong understanding of environmental and social impact investing complexities, ensuring impactful initiatives are aligned with IFC Performance Standards and the World Bank E&S Framework. I excel in leading high-performing teams and diverse program portfolios. My areas of expertise include climate adaptation, economic development, emergency response, risk finance, food security, the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, resilience, and stabilization. Bilingual in French and English, I hold a Master’s degree from the Sorbonne’s Institute for Economic and Social Development Studies.