Marta Lopes
About Marta Lopes
Marta Lopes is a Project Manager at the Humanitarian Policy Group within the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master's degree in Conflict, Governance and International Development and has extensive experience in managing humanitarian projects and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
Work at ODI
Marta Lopes has been serving as a Project Manager in the Humanitarian Policy Group at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2021. In this role, she facilitates external relations and convenes high-level project and stakeholder meetings. She leads the preparation of bids and proposals for new opportunities and donors, which includes developing budgets and tailoring technical documentation. Additionally, she coordinates strategic communications to promote project output dissemination and works closely with the Communications team. Lopes also provides guidance and support to project teams within ODI, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and reporting while maintaining oversight of output delivery and flagging risks to senior management.
Education and Expertise
Marta Lopes holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Conflict, Governance and International Development from the University of East Anglia, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Affairs and Governance from Universität St.Gallen from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she studied English at British Study Centres, achieving the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) certification in 2011. Lopes has also studied German and Spanish, further enhancing her language skills and cultural understanding.
Background
Before her current position at ODI, Marta Lopes worked at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) as Manager of the Strong Cities Network from 2020 to 2021. She previously held the role of Coordinator for the same network from 2018 to 2019. Lopes has also gained experience as a Humanitarian Policy Graduate Trainee in the Human Security Division at EDA - DFAE - FDFA in Switzerland and as a Governance and Member Relations intern at the International AIDS Society in Geneva. Her diverse background includes roles in project management, research assistance, and team coordination across various international contexts.
Professional Experience
Marta Lopes has accumulated extensive professional experience in project management and humanitarian policy. At ODI, she oversees the development and management of projects within the Humanitarian Policy Group's commissioned portfolio, ensuring compliance with donor financial principles and key performance indicators. Her previous roles include providing support as a research assistant at the University of East Anglia and serving as a team support coordinator for SOLAR IMPULSE, where she worked across multiple countries including Switzerland, the UAE, India, Myanmar, China, and the USA. This breadth of experience contributes to her expertise in managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships.