Shaun Martinez
Luton,Beds.
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic development and sustainability of local feminist organisations, notably serving as an International Advisor at Loom Nepal from 2008 to 2020. Demonstrated expertise in case work for migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees through roles such as Case Worker at Portsmouth City of Sanctuary (2020-2022) and Trustee at Pride In Luton (2022-2024), where over £50,000 was raised in the first year. Skilled in fundraising, partnerships, and advocacy for LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers, with a commitment to advancing social justice and community empowerment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security and Protection Consultant
Open Briefing
UK
11.2021 - Current
- Assess risk profiles of clients and recipients of funded work
- Work with clients and recipients on developing pragmatic security and protection protocols
- Advise clients and recipients on best practice solutions to current challenges
- Advise on Safeguarding, Duty of Care and other policy changes needed to protect.
- Make referrals to other forms of support and support individuals through application process
- Evaluate the impact of individual projects and develop reports for donors
LGBTIQ+ Technical Advisor
Westminster Foundation For Democracy
London
11.2020 - Current
- Analyse and assess political environments for LGBTIQ+ activists globally
- Advise on global LGBTIQ+ issues to over 20 country teams
- Review and develop advocacy and reform focused resources
Safety and Security Consultant
Kaleidoscope Trust
London
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Develop bespoke risk assessment and security management training programmes for two organizations - Africa and Caribbean.
- Deliver online training sessions
- Design evaluation methodology and capture learnings in final programme report.
Consultant
UNDP
Bangkok
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Researched, designed and developed E-Learning Course on secure use of the internet for young LGBTIQ+ people in the Asia-Pacific region in partnership with UNDP and UNESCO
Programme Manager
International Commission of Jurists | Geneva
Geneva
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Management of diverse multi-million USD portfolio of human rights and rule of law projects in region.
- Ensuring compliance with donor regulations and grant management.
- Partnership management and programme development.
- HR Management of Nepal office and legal advisors and consultants.
- Day- to-day financial management and policy compliance.
- Drafting narrative and financial reports.
- Develop MEL tools and measure impact of portfolio.
- Asia Pacific SOGIESC strategic lead.
International Human Rights Expert
UNDP
Manila
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Carry out evaluation and capacity assessment of Regional Human Rights Commission in Mindanao.
- Develop road map for institutional Change and support implementation.
- Develop training programmes and deliver workshops to cover identified gaps including understanding of human rights and domestic legislation, develop road map for change and institutional consolidation including development of SOPs for daily management of the Commission.
International Human Rights and IHL Expert
EU Delegation to the Philippines
Manila
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Monitor observance by Parties to the Peace Process of International human rights standards and provide advice in the form of recommendations on how to improve adherence.
- Identify, research and write reports on priority human rights issues and submit to the peace panels.
- Work with the monitoring team to enhance the security of local communities and individuals.
- Develop capacity of local organisations and communities to actively participate in the peace process through engaging with the parties on human rights and humanitarian issues.
- Lead on MEL activities for the EU Delegation.
Research Consultant
Afghan Aid
Kabul
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Research on main issues affecting NGO Access in Afghanistan.
- Draw legal and principled comparisons and develop nuanced arguments for access including the use of codes of conduct and national and international human rights law.
- Develop tool kit (SOPs) that would enable NGOs to improve their access strategies.
Middle East Regional Director
Heartland Alliance
Chicago
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Strategic support to managers and staff.
- Supervision of Finance and Operations to cost-efficiency, timely and accurate financial reports, budget tracking and funding needs.
- Grant management oversight including grants from US Gov and US AID
- Political and technical inputs into ongoing programming.
- Partnership management in the USA, Iraq, Kurdistan, Jordan and Lebanon.
- Develop of specific MEL tools for Middle East Portfolio and write reports for donors
Asia Representative
Protection International
Brussels, Belgium
01.2006 - 04.2010
- Training and capacity building of regional defenders and international bodies,.
- Development of PI's Manual for the Protection of LGBTI defenders.
- Adaptation of training materials to match the diversity within the defenders' community.
- Scale PI's footprint in Asia.
- Partnership management and program development throughout Asia.
Director
International Office Of Human Rights Action On Colombia-OIDHACO
Brussels
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Human rights advocacy with EU institutions in Brussels, National Parliaments and Governments and Diplomatic Missions and UN Agencies in Geneva.
- Developed concise and effective policy documents.
- Enabled Colombian NGO platforms impact on the EU policy makers.
- Developed policy for 36 European organisations of the OIDHACO network.
Education
Master of Arts - Crisis Management
Institute of Crisis Management Kathmandu
Kathmandu2016
Master of Arts - Human Rights
Kathmandu School of Law
Kathmandu2013
LLM - International Human Rights
Université Libre De Bruxelles
Belgium 2002
Bachelor of Arts - Latin America Studies
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth1995
Skills
2022 - 2024 Trustee- Pride In Luton- Fundraising and Partnerships, over £50,000 raised in year one, LGBTIQ asylum seeker case worker,
2020-2022 Migrant, Asylum Seeker and Refugee Case Worker- Portsmouth City of Sanctuary
2008-2020 Loom Nepal - International Advisor- strategic development and sustainability of local feminist organization
Timeline
Safety and Security Consultant
Kaleidoscope Trust
03.2024 - 12.2024
Consultant
UNDP
05.2022 - 06.2022
Security and Protection Consultant
Open Briefing
11.2021 - Current
LGBTIQ+ Technical Advisor
Westminster Foundation For Democracy
11.2020 - Current
Programme Manager
International Commission of Jurists | Geneva
01.2016 - 01.2020
International Human Rights Expert
UNDP
04.2014 - 03.2015
International Human Rights and IHL Expert
EU Delegation to the Philippines
08.2012 - 03.2014
Research Consultant
Afghan Aid
02.2012 - 05.2012
Middle East Regional Director
Heartland Alliance
06.2010 - 12.2011
Asia Representative
Protection International
01.2006 - 04.2010
Director
International Office Of Human Rights Action On Colombia-OIDHACO
01.2004 - 12.2005
Master of Arts - Crisis Management
Institute of Crisis Management Kathmandu
Master of Arts - Human Rights
Kathmandu School of Law
LLM - International Human Rights
Université Libre De Bruxelles
Bachelor of Arts - Latin America Studies
University of Portsmouth
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