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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD

(appointments to be made at HRC26 in June 2014)
Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children [HRC res. 17/1]

How to start the application process:

- The application process has been split into 2 parts, the first part is a Web-based survey and the second part is an application form in word which can be downloaded, completed and returned by email. Both parts and all sections of the application form should be filled in for the application to be processed.

The first part, i.e. the Web-based survey is used to collect information for statistical purposes such as personal data (i.e. name, gender, nationality), contact details, mandate/s applying for and nominating entity. The web-based survey should only be completed once, i.e. multiple selection allowed to indicate if the candidate is applying for more than one mandates.

This is the second part, i.e. of the application form in Word which can be downloaded, completed and saved in word format and then submitted as an attachment by email. Information provided in this form, includes a motivation letter of maximum 600 words, will be used as received to prepare the public list of candidates who applied for each vacancy and will be made available to concerned parties, including through the OHCHR Internet.

Once completed the application form in Word should be submitted by email to hrcspecialprocedures@ohchr.org

If the candidate is applying for more than one mandates, an application form needs to be completed and sent for each mandate.

A maximum of 3 reference letters can be attached, in pdf format, to the application sent by email. No additional document is required.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 23 April 2014 (midnight, GMT).
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a later stage.

If encountering technical difficulties, you may contact us by email: hrcspecialprocedures@ohchr.org or fax: + 41 22 917 9011

An acknowledgment will be sent when we receive both parts of the application process, i.e. the information through the web-based survey and the application form through email.

I. PERSONAL DATA

Family Name: Katzarova	Sex: Male Female
First Name: Mariana	Date of birth (dd-mm-yy): 11-Aug-66
Maiden name (if any):	Place of birth: Sofia, Bulgaria
Middle name: Ilieva	Nationality(please indicate the nationality that will appear on the public list of candidates): Bulgarian
	Any other nationality: UK

II. MANDATE - SPECIFIC COMPETENCE/QUALIFICATION/KNOWLEDGE
NOTE: Please describe why the candidate’s competence/qualifications/knowledge is relevant in relation to the specific mandate:

QUALIFICATIONS (200 words)

Relevant educational qualifications or equivalent professional experience in the field of human rights; good communication skills (i.e. orally and in writing) in one of the official languages of the United Nations (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish.)

I have an extensive practical experience, as well as graduate and professional training in international human rights and humanitarian law. I am therefore fully acquainted with international human rights, humanitarian, criminal and refugee law, and its relevance to combating human trafficking.

• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Post-graduate Certificate in International Human Rights Law and Practice, 2005;

• University of London, Post-graduate Diploma, International Dimensions of Human Rights, 1997;

• Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Master of Science in Journalism (a specialization: International law on freedom of expression), 1992;

• UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, Head of Donetsk Office for Eastern Ukraine, 2014;

• Senior Adviser on Anti-Trafficking Issues, OSCE/ODIHR, 2011-13;

• Adviser to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Human Trafficking, UN OHCHR - 2007-11;

• Legal Researcher on Anti-Trafficking, OSCE Mission in Kosovo, 2006-07;

• Adviser, Civil Society Engagement, EBRD, 2005-06;

• Researcher, Amnesty International, 1995-2004;

• Coordinator, Europe Program, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, 1993-95;
I have excellent communication skills and have published and presented extensively in English and Russian, with good working knowledge of French.

RELEVANT EXPERTISE (200 words)

Knowledge of international human rights instruments, norms and principles. (Please state how this was acquired).

Knowledge of institutional mandates related to the United Nations or other international or regional organizations’ work in the area of human rights. (Please state how this was acquired).

Proven work experience in the field of human rights. (Please state years of experience.

Expertise acquired over more than 20 years in human rights and counter-trafficking at the UN OHCHR, the OSCE, Amnesty International, EBRD, LCHR. I have in-depth knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines on human rights and TIP. I fostered consensus building by defining and establishing collaboration among partners from government, business, IGOs, NGOs and survivors, through leading/influencing progress at major fora:

• Convener/Chair, IGO Contact Group on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling, 2007-11;

• OSCE Alliance Expert Coordination Team on Action against Trafficking (AECT), 2007-13;

• Steering Committee, UN.GIFT, 2007-13;

• Inter-agency Coordination Group Against Trafficking (ICAT), 2007-11;

• Advisory Board, COMP.ACT (European Action for Compensation for Trafficked Persons), 2011-13;

I initiated innovative policy design on challenging issues in TIP, such as victims’ access to justice/remedies and safe return:

• Guide on the Human Rights Protection in the Return of Trafficked Persons

• International pro bono Network of Lawyers on trafficking

• Effective National Referral Mechanism for the victims in the OSCE

I nurtured in-depth analysis and synthesis of key issues and advocated pioneering strategies to safeguard human rights:

• Commentary on the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking

ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE (200 words)

Nationally, regionally or internationally recognized competence related to human rights. (Please explain how such competence was acquired).

Competencies gained through my experience over more than 20 years in human righs and anti-trafficking:

- professionalism;

- proven record of high-level public speaking and negotiations with variety of stakeholders;

- excellent research, policy design and analytical skills;

- political and thematic vision on setting priorities on TIP;

- proven record of excellent leadership and team work.

I participated as an expert in key policy and agenda-setting international working groups and fora on human rights and TIP:

• Expert Working group, FRONTEX Fundamental Rights Training Manual for Border Guards, 2012-13;

• Vienna Forum of UN.GIFT, 2008;

• III World Congress Against Sexual Exploitation of Children, Rio de Janeiro, 2008;

• International Framework of Action for Implementation of the Palermo Protocol (UNODC, 2009);

• "Training manual to fight trafficking in children for labour, sexual and other forms of exploitation" (ILO/UNGIFT Expert Group Initiative, 2009);

• "Guiding Principles on Memoranda of Understanding Between Key Stakeholders and Law Enforcement Agencies on Counter-Trafficking Cooperation" (IOM/UNGIFT Expert Group Initiative, 2009);

• Women Leaders Summit "The Courage to Lead"(Geneva, 2009); Vital Voices Women Leaders Summit (Washington, 2010);

• Trust Women Conference, London, 2013

• Women of the World Festival, London, 2014, among others.

flexibility/readiness and AVAILABILITY of time (200 words)

to perform effectively the functions of the mandate and to respond to its requirements, including participating in Human Rights Council sessions in Geneva and General Assembly sessions in New York, travelling on special procedures visits, drafting reports and engaging with a variety of stakeholders. (Indicate whether candidate can dedicate an estimated total of approx. three months per year to the work of a mandate)

I have the time and flexibility to fulfill all of the requirements of the mandate including the time requirements:

• I have not intentionally taken up any long term full-time assignment in the last 8 months.

• I intend to teach part-time only human rights and anti-trafficking during the duration of the mandate and will be able to arrange my commitments and obligations so as to accommodate the demands of the mandate. I will thus have no significant constraints in terms of carrying out the responsibilities of the mandate.

• In addition, my part-time research and teaching area of interest in human rights and anti-trafficking is closely aligned to the focus of the mandate, which will also help support and facilitate the undertaking of the work of the mandate.

III. LANGUAGES (READ / WRITTEN / SPOKEN)
Please indicate all language skills

Languages	Read		Write		Speak
	Easily	Not Easily	Easily	Not Easily	Easily	Not Easily
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Mother tongue: Bulgarian

IV. Motivation Letter (600 word limit)

Excellencies,

As a Bulgarian and human rights advocate I witnessed first hand the devastating consequences of trafficking on individuals, families, societies and cultures. I have devoted many years of work to combat injustice and trafficking.
Human trafficking undermines the very fabric of our society. I believe eradicating trafficking is central to our security and survival, no matter what country or region of the world we live in.
The current economic and financial crisis, threatened security of food and livelihoods, persistent armed conflicts and environmental disasters forces millions of people to take risks and make unsafe migration decisions. Traffickers prey on such vulnerable individuals.
As mandate holder, I would endeavor to develop practical advice and guidelines to help States address prevention of trafficking in relation to these global challenges. Strengthening respect for women’s, child’s and labor rights, as well as developing creative approaches to tackling demand and cleaning the supply chain of businesses from trafficked and forced labor, will be central in fulfilling the mandate. Cooperating with other Special Procedures and treaty bodies to strengthen collective approaches is essential.

My human rights work over the past 20 years, regionally and nationally, has uniquely prepared me for taking on this challenging endeavor.

Working for 10 years on human rights with Amnesty International, I acquired thorough insight into program design and cultivated an ability to accurately assess progress in terms of timeline, deliverable, risks, gaps and areas for improvement. I established AI's pilot project on trafficking of women from the former Soviet Union for sexual exploitation.
I joined OHCHR in 2007 where I was the key contributor to definition and evolution of strategies in tackling trafficking at UN and international level:
- Architected and led development of the Commentary on the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking (2010), which became the cornerstone of implementing the human rights-based approach to combating trafficking by UN Member States.
- Organized landmark events (UNHRC plenary session, “Giving Voice to the Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking).
- Coordinated definition of key policies, bringing together leading experts on trafficking from government, UN special procedures, treaty bodies and NGOs (special panel in III World Congress on Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents at Rio de Janeiro)
- Strengthened inter-agency cooperation in the UN, steered UN Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT)

- Chaired the IGO Contact Group.

At OSCE:

- Advocated and pioneered development of effective National Referral Mechanism for the 57 participating States;

- Architected innovative strategies to identify victims, ensuring access to assistance, justice and effective remedies, and safe return.

- Established collaboration between law enforcement and NGOs and service providers.

- Created an international Network of Lawyers representing trafficked persons pro-bono.

- Developed Guide on Human Rights Protection in the Return of Trafficked Persons.

- Took leading role in a working group of experts, developing the FRONTEX Fundamental Rights Training Manual for Border Guards (2013).

I am inspired by the opportunity to make an impact to eradicate trafficking and believe in the critical importance of the UN human rights system in this endeavor.

I will bring to the mandate my unique skills and expertise as an inspiring human rights leader and an experienced international anti-trafficking expert, with clarity of vision and passion for human rights. It is critical that the fight to end human trafficking is a collective undertaking. I will bring my ability to forge alliances sometimes over the most divisive and controversial issues in human trafficking and to create networks across countries and regions for the benefit of the victims and survivors of all forms of trafficking.

V. EDUCATIONAL RECORD
NOTE: Please list the candidate’s academic qualifications: (university level and higher)

Name of degree and name of academic institution	Years of Attendance	Place and Country
Post-graduate Certificate in International Human Rights Law and Practice, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)	2005-2005	London, UK
Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism	1991-1992	New York, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communications (with distinction), Park College (Park University)	1990-1991	Parkville, MO, USA
Master of Arts in Journalism and Communications (with distinction) and Bachelor of Arts, Sofia National University "St Kliment Okhridsky"	1985-1989	Sofia, Bulgaria

VI. EMPLOYMENT RECORD
NOTE: Please briefly list ALL RELEVANT professional positions held, beginning with the most recent one:

Name of Employer Functional Title Main functions of position	Years of Attendance/Work	Place and Country
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Senior Adviser on Anti-Trafficking Issues	2011-2013	Warsaw, Poland
UN OHCHR, Adviser to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Human Trafficking	2007-2010	Geneva, Switzerland
Amnesty International (AI), International Secretariat, Researcher, Europe Regional Program	1995-2004	London, UK
Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (LCHR) (now re-named to Human Rights First), Coordinator, Europe Program	1993-1995	New York, USA

VII. COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICS AND INTEGRITY PROVISIONS (of Council Resolution 5/1)

1. To your knowledge, does the candidate have any official, professional, personal, or financial relationships that might cause him/her to limit the extent of their inquiries, to limit disclosure, or to weaken or slant findings in any way? If yes, please explain.

2. Are there any factors that could either directly or indirectly influence, pressure, threaten, or otherwise affect the candidate’s ability to act independently in discharging his/her mandate? If yes, please explain:

No
3. Is there any reason, currently or in that past, that could call into question the candidate’s moral authority and credibility or does the candidate hold any views or opinions that could prejudice the manner in which she/he discharges his mandate? If yes, please explain:

No
4. Does the candidate comply with the provisions in paragraph 44 and 46 of the Annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1?

Para. 44: The principle of non-accumulation of human rights functions at a time shall be respected.
Para. 46: Individuals holding decision-making positions in Government or in any other organization or entity which may give rise to a conflict of interest with the responsibilities inherent to the mandate shall be excluded. Mandate-holders will act in their personal capacity

The candidate is in compliance with paragraphs 44 and 46 or resolution 5/1

5. Should the candidate be appointed as a mandate holder, he/she will have to take measures to comply with paragraphs 44 and 46 of the Annex to Council resolution 5/1. In the event that the current occupation or activity, even if unpaid, of the candidate may give rise to a conflict of interest (e.g. if a candidate holds a decision-making position in Government) and/or there is an accumulation of human rights functions (e.g. as a member of another human rights mechanism at the international, regional or national level), necessary measures could include relinquishing positions, occupations or activities. If applicable, please indicate the measures the candidate will take.

The candidate would take all measures necessary to remain in compliance.

You will receive an acknowledgment when we receive both parts of the application process, i.e. the information through the Web-based application and the Word application form by email.

Thank you for your interest.

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