Mara Marin
Bucharest
Summary
Experienced political and protection professional with a strong background in international organizations. Served as Snr. Political Analyst Assistant for the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission in Romania and as Protection Assistant with UNHCR, engaging directly with government institutions, civil society, and vulnerable populations. Skilled in stakeholder management, political analysis, and strategic communication, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex political and regulatory environments across Eastern Europe.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Manager
Fine Digital
06.2020 - Current
- Designed and executed integrated digital marketing strategies for a portfolio of eCommerce clients in Romania, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, target audience, and market trends.
- Managed expectations and communication with internal and external stakeholders, including C-level clients, ensuring transparency, realistic goal-setting, and timely delivery.
- Delivered informal communication training sessions for in-house teams and client staff, improving internal alignment and messaging consistency.
- Developed crisis response frameworks for brand reputation management during social media backlash.
- Created detailed performance reports and strategic briefs for each campaign, linking data-driven insights to actionable business and communication strategies.
Senior Political Analyst Assistant
OSCE
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Served as the national staff member supporting the Political Analyst within the Core Team of the Election Observation Mission.
- Conducted daily monitoring and analysis of political developments, party campaigns, institutional actions, and electoral narratives.
- Drafted briefing notes, stakeholder profiles, and background materials, contributing to the analytical foundation of the Mission’s reports.
- Coordinated communication with key national stakeholders, including political parties, electoral authorities, and civil society organizations.
- Supported the preparation and follow-up of high-level meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and consistency of messaging.
- Maintained professional communication with internal and external actors, upholding ODIHR’s standards of neutrality, confidentiality, and analytical rigor.
Protection Assistant
UNHCR
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Provided direct support to UNHCR’s protection unit in coordinating activities related to refugee integration, and legal support in collaboration with government counterparts and NGOs.
- Actively engaged in stakeholder management, maintaining daily communication and coordination with institutions such as the General Inspectorate for Immigration, local authorities, and service providers.
- Contributed to the implementation and monitoring of resettlement and integration programs, ensuring that individual cases and broader community needs were addressed in line with UNHCR protection principles.
- Participated in capacity-building initiatives for institutional partners, assisting in the development and delivery of trainings and guidance on asylum procedures, protection standards, and vulnerable case management.
- Supported case processing and documentation workflows, including preparation of resettlement assessments, and follow-ups with beneficiaries and partners.
- Drafted internal reports capturing emerging trends, risks, and operational gaps in refugee protection across Romania.
Education
Master of Arts - International Development, Global Refugee Studies
Aalborg University
Copenhagen, Denmark07-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SNSPA
Bucharest, Romania07-2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
SNSPA
Bucharest, Romania07-2012
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement & Political Communication
- Legislative & Policy Analysis
- Advocacy & Public Affairs Strategy
- Strategic Planning & Multitasking
- Cross-Cultural & International Field Experience
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Political Analyst Assistant
OSCE
03.2025 - 05.2025
Marketing Manager
Fine Digital
06.2020 - Current
Protection Assistant
UNHCR
08.2015 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - International Development, Global Refugee Studies
Aalborg University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SNSPA
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
SNSPA
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