Martin Jovanov

Martin Jovanov has extensive experience in international development and project management. Since 2012, Jovanov has worked with SWISSAID as the responsible program manager for Nicaragua and strategic partnerships, focusing on acquiring and maintaining relationships with institutional major donors. Prior to this role, Jovanov served at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH from 2005 to 2011, evaluating programs on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable resource use across several countries. Additional experience includes leading international projects at Oro Verde from 2001 to 2004, and working as a development consultant for the indigenous organization OPIP in Ecuador from 1996 to 2000. Jovanov holds a Master of Arts in Applied Cultural and Environmental Sciences from Leuphana University of Lüneburg and has a background in landscape gardening.