Martin Belcher

Martin Belcher has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent position was as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning at The Palladium Group starting in January 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Senior Programme Manager in the same field from November 2017 to January 2021. Martin also worked as the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager from December 2015 to October 2017 at the same company.

Before joining The Palladium Group, Martin held roles at Aptivate, where they worked as a Senior Consultant from May 2014 to November 2015 and as an Advisor from October 2013 to April 2014.

Martin also worked at the International Network For The Availability Of Scientific Publications, serving as the Director of Impact and Learning from April 2012 to June 2013.

From 2002 to 2012, Martin worked at the same organization in various positions including Director of Programmes, Acting Executive Director, and Head of ICT Training. During this time, they led the organization successfully through challenging periods and managed multifaceted ICT training programs in multiple countries.

Martin's earlier work experience includes a role as a Project Manager at the University of Bristol from September 1997 to August 2002, where they established and managed the Internet Development Group. Additionally, they worked as a Training Officer (Part-time) at the South Bristol Learning Network from May 1996 to August 1997, focusing on web development and training for teachers.

Martin began their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Bristol in the Departments of Archaeology and Computer Science from October 1994 to May 1997, working on a variety of archaeological and technical projects.

Overall, Martin brings a wealth of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and program management roles, particularly in the international development field.

Martin Belcher attended Maidstone Grammar School for Boys from 1984 to 1989. During their time there, they obtained one GCE S Level, three GCE A Levels, and eight GCE O Levels. After completing their secondary education, they enrolled at the University of Bristol, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and Geology from 1991 to 1994.