Martijn Pakker

– Evaluating the effectiveness of SEI Asia's policy communications strategy

– Design and implementation of an IRRI advocacy strategy for 2021-2025, focusing on profiling agricultural research to achieve development outcomes, including health and climate change outcomes, through bridging the gap between R4D crop science and global, regional and national agriculture and climate change policies – Spearheaded the advocacy, communication, and stakeholder engagement activities to facilitate regulatory approval of Golden Rice in the Philippines and Bangladesh through targeted events participation/organization, and promoting research for biofortification globally – Oversee senior, in-country communications, and stakeholder engagement teams in the Philippines and Bangladesh focused on generating public support for biofortification – Leadership & capacity building of a team of events & stakeholder relations specialists for (high-level) site visits, participation in global forums events, and conferences consisting of over 300 pax in virtual, in-person and hybrid formats – Conduct the moderation of high-level events, including UNFCCC COP25-26-27 and Micronutrient Forum – Fostered partnerships with donors and government officials to accelerate regulatory approvals for nutrition security interventions

– Review, draft and implement global advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies aimed at promoting the deployment of global public goods as nutrition-sensitive/health interventions – Identification, cultivation and stewardship of institutional, foundation, corporate and individual major donors with an affinity for research, development and policy change, and develop targeted engagement strategies drawing on staff and volunteers to secure gifts. – Planning, design and implementation of strategies to ensure CIAT's participation representation in key international events and policy dialogues related to CIAT's mission. – Ensured engagement of CIATs scientists in global, regional and national events to build and maintain donor and partner networks, and generate funding opportunities. – Oversee and plan donor and prospective donor visits to CIAT to ensure these lead to meaningful long-term relationships. – Ensured engagement of scientists in global, regional, and national events to build and maintain donor and partner networks, generating funding opportunities – Liaised with key government and diplomatic corps officials in Colombia, Vietnam and globally to increase the Center's visibility and profile among key stakeholders

– Strengthened the capacity for icddr,b's international advocacy through the development of new partnerships with NGOs, private sector and governments for public health research for LMICs – Successfully led the renewal of multi-million USD core funding from governments (Canada, Sweden) through targeted engagement and diplomacy efforts – Successful organization of high-level advocacy events (including UN General Asembly side events) highlighting research for impact – Pioneered the establishments of new donors in the Gulf and Eastern Asian regions – Developed key messaging for humanitarian and crisis response events, establishing alignment in communication efforts at various scientific and international health forums – Served as SME on international development policy, specifically research and development processes for public health research e.g. vaccines and new health technologies for low-resource settings – Fostered contacts with media partners across multiple mediums to promote international research efforts

– Advised corporate and public sector clients in relationship management, international development policy, and PR/PA and communications, with a focus on public health and sustainable development – Developed curriculum for the UNV/UNDP pilot program "Arab Youth Volunteering for a Better Future," focusing on MDG achievement through volunteering and by creating partnerships among civil society actors and government, private sector, and UN agencies – Provided proactive strategic advice and counsel to Public-Private Partnerships and high-profile international events with a focus on vaccine development and public health innovations – Designed & delivered capacity building trainings on advocacy, communications, and fundraising for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

– Ensured optimal organizational positioning during the European Year of Volunteering 2011 as a member/convenor of the EYV Alliance Executive Group through public and internal diplomacy – Led a small, multicultural team through strategy implementation and organization of annual conferences – Spearheaded the development of the organization's strategic communications plan, focused on membership capacity development, service provision, and financial security through training, conference messaging, networking, information sharing, and national policy – Increased the funding base of the organization and reduced the single-donor dependency rate from 65% to 59% – Demonstrated excellent presentation delivery and conference facilitation skills, including serving as a spokesperson for television and radio messaging – Liaised with representatives in the European Parliament, European Commission, European Council, Permanent Representations, and EU agencies, developing a network of key decision-makers in the EU

– Created and executed branding strategy and public relations campaigns for many clients, including Porter Novelli, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, International Diabetes Federation. International Volunteer Coordination Organization, and UNV / UNDP in Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, and Egypt – Media spokesperson for high-profile international events such as ICANN 2010 – Managed events and conferences for clients, including new product launches – Responsible for top-line management of accounts in Public Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility and MDGs, Corporate Citizenship and Crisis Communications – Created and executed proposals and new business development projects, including the strategic development of media plans, annual planning, and crisis action plans – Led on the CSR and Corporate Citizenship communications in Brussels for large multinational clients

– Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy for the organization, directing communications towards key institutions and internal efforts – Organized and speaker at high-level events and hearings, including those held at European Parliament, UN High Level Meetings and General Assemblies, WHO regional consultations, ACP-EUJoint Parliamentary Assemblies, as well as at numerous EU Member State parliaments – Influenced and contributed expertise while serving on panels for EU development strategy and ACP relations – Liaise closely with ACP counterparts at Secretariat and Parliamentary level to actively influence bi- and multilateral development policies – Cultivated partnerships to secure donor engagement and achieve fundraising goals

– Guest Lecturer in the ULiege Masters Programme on International Development

– Represented European Network region at global consultations and meetings on health policies and programs – Led a joint project with the IPPF Africa Regional Office on youth empowerment and advocacy, leading to successful health campaigns for increased attention for youth health at key high-level political meetings – Developed and implemented Training-of-Trainer initiatives for peer education on Life Skills – Advised on critical advocacy, sexual and reproductive health & rights, and youth policy documents for the International Planned Parenthood Federation and the World Health Organization