Orla Martin
About Orla Martin
Orla Martin is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in climate and energy programs. She has held various roles at the Overseas Development Institute and Prindex, and has a strong academic background in social science and sustainability.
Current Role at Overseas Development Institute
Orla Martin serves as a Senior Project Manager at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2020. In this role, she oversees various projects aimed at addressing global development challenges. Additionally, she has held multiple positions within ODI, including Programme Manager for Climate and Energy since 2017 and Programme Officer for Climate and Environment since 2014. Her work focuses on integrating climate considerations into development strategies.
Previous Experience at CB Forms
Before joining ODI, Orla Martin worked at CB Forms from 2004 to 2008 as a Sales and Marketing professional. During her four years at the company, she contributed to the development and implementation of marketing strategies that supported the company's objectives.
Education and Academic Background
Orla Martin holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Science from University College Cork, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. She also earned a Master’s degree in Environment, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex, completing her studies from 2009 to 2010. Her academic background supports her expertise in sustainability and development.
Experience at Prindex
Orla Martin has been working as Programme Development Manager at Prindex since 2020. In this position, she focuses on developing programs that align with the organization's mission to enhance understanding of land and property rights globally.
Past Roles in International Organizations
Orla Martin has held various roles in international organizations, including a position as Programme Coordinator for the Transformations to Sustainability Programme at the International Social Science Council in 2014. She also worked as an Admin Assistant at ISME in 2000. These experiences contributed to her understanding of global development issues.