Dr. Martin Brown M. Email & Phone Number

Kampala, Uganda

Project Implementation: Supporting and contributing to the smooth implementation of the Water at the Heart of Climate Action project (Water@Heart), including establishing a risk information management platform and operationalizing the situation room in Uganda, and contributing to the implementation and monitoring of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative - working closely with other implementing partners such as the IFRC, WMO, SOFF.Guidance and Technical Support: Providing expert guidance to the UNDRR, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Management on developing and implementing an impact-based Early Warning and Early Action System, including supporting the implementation of identified priority interventions.Coordination and Collaboration: Facilitating the establishment of a national coordination mechanism to enhance multi-stakeholder collaboration for a multi-hazard early warning system, and contributing to the development of a common agenda and action plan to bridge gaps in disaster risk management.Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Conducting assessments of institutions and organizations involved in disaster loss and damage data collection, risk profiles, and existing methodologies and tools for risk assessment and early action.Inter-Agency Coordination: Assisting in developing and enhancing inter-agency coordination mechanisms, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support national risk knowledge capacities.Advocacy and Awareness: Promoting the EW4All initiative at the country level, engaging with the UN Country Team through information sharing, meetings, presentations, media outreach, and communications.

Nairobi

 Coordinate the development of ADRECI's research and policy portfolios on climate change, disaster risk and sustainable development, including leading the identification and development of new forward-thinking research and policy ideas that address Africa's complex challenges.  Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes/projects, supervise project staff and consultants, and provide strategic advice and support in consultation with the Senior Management Team. Manage the preparation and dissemination of relevant high-quality internal outputs and external knowledge tools and products to support decision-making in the priority areas.  Network with stakeholders to foster partnerships and knowledge exchange and enhance ADRECI’s influence and collaborative opportunities. Contribute to the professional development and capacity of junior researchers, policy fellows and Associates.

 Develop, maintain and articulate ADRECI's vision, mission and strategic goals for Africa.  Responsible for staffing decisions, planning, and key decisions on how to effectively carry forward ADRECI's mission. Oversee and contribute to the development of comprehensive strategic plans and internal processes to advance the mission of the organisation. Oversee the effective implementation of strategic goals, ensuring alignment with ADRECI's values and commitment to impactful change. Provide visionary and strategic leadership to inspire staff, partners, and stakeholders towards achieving ADRECI’s objectives.  Manage ADRECI's business and organisational development, resource mobilisation, and strategic partnership building.  Represent and be the public face of ADRECI at all levels, contributing to policy debates, conferences, and seminars. Advocate for evidence-based policy change and social impact through active engagement with all relevant stakeholders.

London, United Kingdom

I completed a PhD in Environmental Policy and Development. In my thesis titled "Transboundary Climate and Adaptation Risk Governance", I explored the transboundary dimensions of both climate change and climate response measures. I examined transboundary climate and adaptation risks/impacts at different scales and levels, with sub-global interests in the East and Horn of Africa. I employed a mixed methods approach while developing and utilising political economy, social contracts, sociospatial and (ex)territorial imaginaries, as well as adaptive governance perspectives to understand risk conceptualisation, risk creation, and risk governance within and beyond different types of boundaries. My research demonstrated the absence of transboundary considerations in the management of climate change - a very transboundary challenge. It also highlighted with empirical evidence the limitations and dangers of purely 'local responses' to climate change. Besides these, I provided some suggestions for transboundary considerations to enable more holistic approaches in the adaptation cycle, including risk assessment, policy and programmatic design and implementation, evaluation, and safeguarding against transboundary risks. I have presented my work in over a dozen academic and non-academic forums, and hope to continue sharing these insights with all stakeholders interested in sustainable development and resilience, just transitions and equitable adaptation, and the whole real of climate justice. But the overall message I emphasise is that climate response initiatives and policies can be harmful beyond where they are implemented, and this needs to be taken seriously at all scales and levels. We have a lot of tools we can use to do good well.

Kenya

I was contracted to support the implementation of the NIWETU Project as an Independent Consultant. The Kenya NiWajibu Wetu (NIWETU) project was launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to reduce violent extremism among at-risk individuals and communities in Kenya. “NiWajibu Wetu” is a Kiswahili phrase meaning, “It’s our responsibility,” and is inspired by verse two of the Kenya National Anthem and the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. The activity aims to empower communities and government institutions to take the lead in preventing/countering violent extremism (P/CVE). NIWETU works to address the root causes of violent extremism by fostering a sense of unity and tolerance among individuals, communities, and civil society groups, as well as catalyze their connections with government institutions at the county and national levels. NIWETU will run from 2016 to 2020.

Kenya

• Advised the organisation on climate change resilience, disaster risk reduction, and environmental programs. • Guided the research, knowledge and learning processes.• Built the organisation's sustainable development portfolio of projects.• Contributed to organisational capacity building and resource mobilisation.• Developed and managed the strategic partnerships and networks of the organisation.

Kenya

• Provided overall leadership, management and technical direction to the organization.• Coordinated institutional growth and strengthening, and led ESEDO’s organizational development.• Oversaw organisational resource mobilization, and capacity building strategies.• Led ESEDO’s contracting and sub-contracting initiatives, and managed critical organizational relationships and partnerships.

Kenya

I led and managed a team of consultants in undertaking the summative/end-term evaluation for the USAID-funded Shiriki Democracy and Governance Project. I coordinated the evaluation project, including the data collection, management, analysis and report writing. I managed the relationship between the consulting team and the project implementing partnership of three national NGOs. Shiriki, Swahili for “participate”, worked in Kenya through civil society organizations (CSOs) to increase citizens’ participation in local government. The project, funded by the United States Government through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), was implemented between 2014 and 2017 by Keeping Alive Societies’ Hope (KASH), Strengthening Community Participation and Empowerment (SCOPE), and National Organisation of Peer Educators (NOPE) in Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Tana River Counties, Coast Region, Kenya.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Provided technical support to SEI Africa, Asia and Stockholm Centers in the Transforming Development and Disaster Risk (TDDR) Initiative.

Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Supported the preparation of relevant research outputs for the first phase of the Transforming Development and Disaster Risk (TDDR) Initiative.• Assisted the SEI Africa, Asia and Stockholm Centres in developing the second phase of the TDDR Initiative.• Contributed in developing the Africa Case Study for the second phase of the TDDR Initiative.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Contributed to the Centre’s Research Cluster on Reducing Disaster Risk in the Asia-Pacific Region.• Provided technical support to the newly established SEI Initiative on Transforming Development and Disaster Risk (TDDR).• Supported Work Package Leaders in the planning, administration, management and coordination of the activities.• Conducted research, literature review and synthesis on various lines of inquiry.• Contributed to the writing of communication materials.• Helped identify opportunities for external funding, and writing proposals to external funders.• Participated in the development of the Asia Centre Cluster on Reducing Disaster Risk's strategy.

Rift Valley, Kenya

• Coordinated peacebuilding and Psychosocial Support initiatives in Rift Valley, Kenya.• Managed stakeholders and their competing interests in the region.• Advised governmental and non-governmental agencies on conflict management, peacebuilding, civil protection and development.• Chaired stakeholder assemblies, and led partnership building efforts.

Kenya

• Led projects/programmes development, and oversaw their implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning.• Coordinated organizational operations and represented PDF in selected consortia and networks; managed capacity building efforts for staff and beneficiaries.• Advised the organization on policy and conflict-sensitive programming.• Led fundraising and resource mobilization efforts, partnership building and donor management.

• Co-founded and registered the organisation with the relevant Government of Kenya authorities.• Led organizational development, staff management, project development and implementation• Oversaw and contributed to the design and implementation of peace and development programs.• Contributed to the fundraising and resource mobilisation for the organisation’s core and project funding from local and international donors.• Led partnership development and networking efforts.• Coordinated organisation-wide project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning.

Nakuru, Kenya

• Coordinated project staff and ensured successful implementation of the project.• Developed and managed the work plan and project budget.• Facilitated community peace and conflict resolution forums, and facilitated peace agreements among different communities and community groups.• Supervised project reporting and documentation to donor expectations and standards.• Led the internal monitoring and evaluation efforts.

Kenya

• Developed a framework for youth organizing, community engagement and participation in the Mau Forest Rehabilitation Program (ProMara Program).• Advised and trained thousands of stakeholders on conflict-sensitive programming of forest rehabilitation programs/projects.• Developed the mechanism for the integration of conflict management in the natural resource management program.

Kenya

• Provided technical support to WYIPD for effective project buy-in, roll-out and implementation.• Mobilzed youth/community and facilitated the formation of hundreds of youth Bunges or parliaments (currently the National Youth Bunge Association, NYBA) from the village level.• Designed training modules, trained and mentored the youth bunges and groups.• Coordinated project activities and led Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning.• Managed the project budget and work plan for the region.

Nakuru, Kenya

• Prepared reports for donors (mainly USAID, DAI) and documented project activities.• Assessed and guaranteed quality of all institutional reports.• Participated in the development of proposals for funding.• Supported planning, administration, management and coordination of the activities • Led the research arm of the organisation.

Nakuru, Kenya

• Coordinated the project activities.• Mobilized community members/groups to be involved in the project.• Managed project stakeholders, and facilitated conflict resolution within and without the project.• Prepared project reports and communication materials.• Contributed to project development and writing successful funding proposals.

Nakuru, Kenya

• Coordinated the establishment of two IDP camps in Nakuru and managed them during the Post-Election Violence (PEV) in Kenya.• Led beneficiary profiling and registration.• Oversaw the logistics of distributing relief items that included shelters, food and non-food items.

Nakuru, Kenya

 Planned and delivered over 400 engaging and comprehensive lessons in assigned subjects, ensuring that the curriculum was covered effectively and students developed a deep understanding of the subject matter.  Created a positive and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves and participating actively in class, and implemented effective teaching and classroom management strategies to maintain a focused and respectful atmosphere, leading to increased student engagement and at least a 20% improvement in overall student performance in the assigned subjects and a 25% reduction in disciplinary issues. Designed and administered assessments to evaluate students' understanding and progress, provided timely and constructive feedback to students, offered academic guidance and support to students, identified individual learning needs and implemented appropriate interventions. Collaborated with colleagues in curriculum development and participated in school-wide initiatives and committees. Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address any concerns or queries from parents/guardians.

Nakuru, Kenya

• Participated in community mobilization, education and outreach projects.• Participated in community project development and implementation.• Developed and acted in plays/skits for public education and awareness.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Enviromental Policy & Development

Activities and Societies: Programme for African Leadership (PfAL); PhD RepresentativeMy thesis on "Transboundary Climate and Adaptation.

Master’S Degree, Msc. Disasters, Adaptation And Development, Distinction

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Disaster Mitigation And Sustainable Development, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: University Choir, Rotaract Club, Peer Educator, Class Representation (4 years), Kenya Red Cross Society.

Education record

Activities and Societies: I was a student leader (prefect and House Captain) I was the captain of the Languages Department I led various.