Sarah Renner Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

United States

Remote

 Organized 100+ person UN multi-Stakeholder dialogue on the role of sport in addressing inequalities, establishing a structured community of practitioners dedicated to mutual learning and shared priorities.  Wrote UN Secretary General Report on sport as an enabler of sustainable development, drawing on 120 crowd sourced public contributions to highlight.

Remote

 Wrote synthesis report on the work of the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund over the last 5 years. Conducted research and interviews to identify evidence and success stories that illustrate the impact of Trust Fund projects and substantiate recommendations for its growth and improvement.  Analyzed findings, distilling actionable lessons and.

New York, United States

UNITED NATIONS, Dept. of Social & Economic Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, New York, NYIndividual Contractor 3/2020 – 12/2020 Conceived and organized a series of UN virtual Consultations on Climate & SDG Synergies for a Better, Stronger Recovery from COVID-19.  Wrote background and concept notes elaborating the Consultations’ focus.

Greater New York City Area

 Advised regional and country programming on ways to maximize impact on poorest, vulnerable populations.  Routinely assessed projects and programmes for poverty impact; problem-solving with diverse offices. Co-managed joint programme with World Bank, UNICEF and Oxford University, multiplying support for countries to develop and apply national.

Greater New York City Area

 Drafted and edited all speeches, articles and briefings for the Administrator related to poverty, inequalities, governance, civic engagement, Africa, the MDGs and the post-2015 development agenda. Ensured quality writing, sound analysis, advice and strategic direction in a fast paced, high pressure environment. Researched and wrote signature lectures.

Greater New York City Area

 Advised Director on overall strategic direction of UNDP’s policy function and Bureau management. Initiated improvements in the delivery and strategic focus of UNDP’s advisory services.  Led corporate response to the global economic crisis, establishing business processes that enabled UNDP country offices to rely on coherent and strategically focused.

Greater New York City Area; Bratislava, Slovakia

 Managed the UNDP Poverty Reduction Practice Network Community, increasing membership over three hundred percent; while supervising the MDG Practice Network Community on behalf of the UN system. Formulated advice for approx. 15 UN Country Teams per month related to inclusive growth, socio-economic policies; drawing on community & expert knowledge and my.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Master'S Degree, International Political Economy

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