Marina Ponti

Marina Ponti Marina has a account Director UN SDG Action Campaign at UN SDG Action Campaign Germany 500+ connections Contact info INSEAD About I am a passionate and effective global development advocate with proven track record in campaigning, strategic position, advocacy and partnerships. Moreover, I have highly developed communication and management skills with the ability to make quick and sound political judgments and adapt strategies to rapidly evolving contexts. Experience UN SDG Action Campaign Company NameUN SDG Action Campaign Total Duration1 yr 10 mos TitleDirector UN SDG Action Campaign Full-time Dates EmployedAug 2020 – Present Employment Duration2 mos LocationBonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany TitleDirector a.i. Dates EmployedDec 2018 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos LocationBonn Area, Germany UNICEF Advocacy and Resource Mobilization Specialist Company NameUNICEF Dates EmployedMar 2016 – Jul 2018 Employment Duration2 yrs 5 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Lead resource mobilization activities in support of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative Lead advocacy and outreach activities in support of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative No alt text provided for this image The Switch (English version) The Switch (English version) United Nations Programme Officer (Head of Partnerships) Company NameUnited Nations Dates EmployedJul 2015 – Feb 2016 Employment Duration8 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Lead the partnership and resource mobilization strategies Lead the re-branding and the advocacy and communication strategies No alt text provided for this image Human Security Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction Human Security Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction Social Watch Special Advisor on post 2015 and Financing for Development Company NameSocial Watch Dates EmployedMar 2015 – May 2015 Employment Duration3 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Follow negotiations and inter-governmental processes on post 2015, Financing for Development and long term positioning of the UN development system Write articles and policy briefs for civil society websites and blogs and for circulations with member states Represent the organizations at UN Hearings, coordination meetings and other public events … see more No alt text provided for this image Social Watch | www.socialwatch.org Social Watch | www.socialwatch.org Catapult.org Chief Operating Officer Company NameCatapult.org Dates EmployedMar 2014 – Feb 2015 Employment Duration1 yr LocationGreater New York City Area Lead Catapult's transition process towards institutional independence Lead all operational, financial and partnerships strategies No alt text provided for this image Equality = A Better World For Everyone Equality = A Better World For Everyone No alt text provided for this image Catapult.org Catapult.org UNDP Senior Consultant Partnerships & Communications Company NameUNDP Dates EmployedAug 2013 – Mar 2014 Employment Duration8 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Lead the conceptualization of UNDP/ART Annual Report, partnerships proposals, communications tools (including the website) Lead the conceptualization and coordinate the implementation of Guyana's campaign on maternal health (including production of brochures, videos and other tools) … see more No alt text provided for this image UN_ART_ENG_web UN_ART_ENG_web UNDP Company NameUNDP Total Duration10 yrs 10 mos TitleRegional Director for Europe Dates EmployedJan 2008 – Jun 2013 Employment Duration5 yrs 6 mos Set up the Regional Office for Europe of the UN Millennium Campaign and lead advocacy and communication campaigns on the Millennium Development Goals at the European level and in five countries (Italy, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal). Manage a team of 20 professional based in several locations. Lead the fundraising strategy and manage relations with donors. Forge partnerships with key constituencies including parliamentarians, civil society, international organizations, think tanks, national and local governments and the private sector (particularly the creative industry). Advocate for development related issues with the media and in public fora. … see more No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image +2 TitleDeputy Director Dates EmployedFeb 2003 – Dec 2007 Employment Duration4 yrs 11 mos Design and lead the outreach and partnerships strategy (including the fundraising element) Design and coordinate advocacy and communication initiatives to influence policy makers and inspire citizens Forge innovative partnerships with global networks of civil society, local governments, faith based, youth, parliamentarians, media and private sector (particularly the creative industry) Advocate in support of the Millennium Development Goals with the media and in public symposium. … see more No alt text provided for this image Stand Up 2007 - videospot Stand Up 2007 - videospot Show 1 more role Associazione Mani Tese ONG ONLUS Head of External Relations, Advocacy and Fundraising Company NameAssociazione Mani Tese ONG ONLUS Dates EmployedJan 1995 – Aug 2002 Employment Duration7 yrs 8 mos Design and coordinate communication and advocacy campaigns on several issues including: child labour, social development, human rights, climate change, trade and agriculture, debt relief. Mobilize resources from public and private entities. Manage External Relations and provide advise to the Secretary General on international issues and strategic positioning. … see more Show fewer experiences Education INSEAD INSEAD Degree NameCertificateField Of StudyGlobal Management Dates attended or expected graduation2011 – 2013 Awarded Certificate in "Global Management" (2011-2013) Awarded Certificate in "Managing Partnerships and Strategic Alliances" Awarded Certificate in " Managing Global Virtual Teams" Awarded Certificate in "Finance for Executives" University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Barbara Degree NameCertificateField Of StudyAcademic WritingGradeA Dates attended or expected graduation1998 – 1998 Activities and Societies: Academic Writing Awarded Certificate in "Academic Writing" (1998) Università degli Studi di Milano Università degli Studi di Milano Degree NameLaurea (Master Equivalent)Field Of StudyPolitical Science and Government Dates attended or expected graduation1990 – 1995 Activities and Societies: Political Science Master Equivalent Degree in Political Sciences (1989-1995) with Thesis on "The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations as an instrument for development cooperation" Licenses & Certifications INSEAD Executive Education Global Management Issuing authorityINSEAD Executive Education Volunteer Experience Service Civil International International Development Company NameService Civil International Dates volunteeredJan 1990 – May 1995 Volunteer duration5 yrs 5 mos CauseCivil Rights and Social Action