Second Part: Word APPLICATION FORM FOR SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATE HOLDERS
Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders
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 [email protected]
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: 31 OCTOBER 2013 (midnight, GMT). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a later stage.
If encountering technical difficulties, you may contact us by email: [email protected] 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.
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I. PERSONAL DATA
Family Name: Petrov Sex: Male Female First Name: Stepan Date of birth ( d-MMM-yy): 5-jan-78 Maiden name (if any): Place of birth: Yakutsk, Russian Federation Middle name: Yurievich Nationality(please indicate the nationality that will appear on the public list of candidates): Sakha Any other nationality:
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) I am the human rights activist since 2007. Relevant educational I have good communication skills in qualifications or equivalent Russian. I also can speak, write and read in professional experience in the English. field of human rights; good I independently prepare materials for site communication skills (i.e. orally http://yakutian.org and our newspaper in and in writing) in one of the Russian and English. official languages of the United I have materials on the human rights Nations (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, issues on the basis of which I operate. English, French, Russian, My NGO «Yakutia – Our Opinion» in Special Spanish.) Consultative Status with the ECOSOC is unique organization registered in Republic Sakha (Yakutia) and operated in Siberia and Far East of Russia. Other organizations-consultants are registered in Moscow and large cities of the european part of Russia and operate in Siberia and Far East through its affiliates and subsidiaries. I engage in activity according to the main purposes of organization: -awareness about the real situation; -protection interests of multinational people of Yakutia and Russia;
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Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders -monitoring and formation public opinion, -formation objective idea for citizens to what is happening; -anti-corruption activity; -direction of social activity of citizens in constructive way to realization constitutional rights to dignity and free development. The main purpose - implementation of international norms in Russia. RELEVANT EXPERTISE (200 I protect human rights in the state bodies, words) law enforcement agencies and courts. Knowledge of international I prepare applications and reports to the human rights instruments, UN bodies, complaints to courts of law, norms and principles. (Please anti-corruption expertises. I spend anti- state how this was acquired). corruption investigations. Knowledge of institutional I proposed stakeholders to participate in mandates related to the United developing recommendations on actual Nations or other international or issues for protection of human rights regional organizations’ work in through UN mechanisms on example of the the area of human rights. Universal Periodic Review (UPR) (Please state how this was http://yakutian.org/eng/upr_eng.htm acquired). In 2013 I participated in Indigenous Proven work experience in the Fellowship Programme of the UN in field of human rights. (Please Geneva. I participated at EMRIP and made state years of experience. the statement on raider seizures of the economy branches which may threaten safety of local communities. I participated at the ECOSOC Substantive session of 2013 and presented the statement for High level segment: annual ministerial review. I submitted to the United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime anti-corruption initiatives.
I also developed the project «Transparency» for implementation of effective civilian control in sphere of expenditure of budgetary funds. The project envisages implementation of a range of initiatives and activities aimed at ensuring transparency of the major objects of the budget process. 3 | P a g e Second Part: Word APPLICATION FORM FOR SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATE HOLDERS
Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders I developed the proposals to protect interests of indigenous peoples and local population on priority employment in diamond branch of the Republic Sakha (Yakutia).
ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE My NGO «Yakutia – Our Opinion» has (200 words) Special Consultative Status with the Nationally, regionally or ECOSOC. internationally recognized In 2010 the organization received the competence related to human accreditation of the Ministry of Justice of rights. (Please explain how such Russian Federation for anti-corruption competence was acquired). expertise. 9 anti-corruption expertises are held. We undertake several anti-corruption investigations against officials including the members of the government of the Republic Sakha (Yakutia). Many corruptioners launder criminal money and has criminal business at the international level. Therefore international community must be united in fight with corruption. On the regional level, my work is also aimed at performing objectives of the Council of the Municipalities, the Yakut branch of Trade Union SOTSPROF, the Yakut branch of the Labour party of Russia. The OHCHR recommends to identify not only some concrete violations, but systematic violations of human rights and to propose measures for their elimination. For this reason I developed the initiatives to amend Russian legislation for almost every complaint.
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Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders FLEXIBILITY/READINESS AND My activity is connected with the UN. I AVAILABILITY OF TIME (200 think that I can perform effectively the words) functions of the mandate. I am ready to to perform effectively the travel not only the UN offices, but functions of the mandate and to anywhere. 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)
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III. LANGUAGES (READ / WRITTEN / SPOKEN)
Please indicate all language skills
Languages Read Write Speak Not Not Not Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily Arabic Chinese English French Russian Spanish Mother tongue: sakha
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IV. Motivation Letter (600 word limit)
I developed own approaches to implement the human rights taking into Russian peculiarities. I have ACTION PLAN (http://yakutian.org/eng/rec_eng.doc) - priority measures and practical recommendations on alignment of priorities before the Russian President and the Russian Government with regard to implement the human rights to decent life. The specific measures are developed on the basis of this plan. Activity strategy at global level - Stepan Petrov's Appeal to the independent institutes of civil society http://yakutian.org/eng/obr_igo_eng.htm I takes an active part in public life of the Russian Federation and the Republic Sakha (Yakutia) by informing population about current situation, development of issues and elaboration of proposals on their solution. But there are many objective problems to implement the proposals in Russia. Many attempts are unsuccessful. Therefore, the priority is promotion of initiatives and appeals at international level including the UN level. I want to realize my initiatives and assist to promote human rights around the world. I have sufficient professional level, experience and knowledge for effective protection of human rights at regional level. I am ready to learn and work for improving my professional skills. You can read additional information on my work. Basic initiatives for the UN at http://yakutian.org/eng/letter.htm Protection of human rights through UN mechanisms on example of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) http://yakutian.org/eng/upr_eng.htm Anti-corruption initiatives at http://yakutian.org/eng/proposal.htm Online Newspaper «Yakutia – Our Opinion» http://yakutian.org/eng/gazeta_8_eng.pdf Site (Russian version): http://yakutian.org The statement for High level segment: annual ministerial review at the ECOSOC Substantive session, 2013 http://yakutian.org/N1330901.pdf The complaint to the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples about the critical situation that threatens the safety of population of the Republic Sakha (Yakutia) in connection with raider seizure of Yakutgazprom gas company, violation of the access to justice and the right to use natural gas, inactions of state, law enforcement and judicial authorities http://yakutian.org/eng/report_gaz_eng.doc http://yakutian.org/eng/application_gaz.pdf - the response from the Special Rapporteur.
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Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders The complaint to the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression in the interest of Russian citizens in order to protect the right to equal access to quality Internet at affordable prices http://yakutian.org/report_3.htm The complaint to the Petitions Team in the interest of Russian citizen Vladimir Sotnikov in connection with the violation of his labor rights http://yakutian.org/report_1.htm The complaint to the Human Rights Council Branch (complaint procedure) in the interest of the initiative civic group of Nyurbinsky district of Republic Sakha (Yakutia) of the Russian Federation to return the 10% stake in the joint stock company "ALROSA-Nyurba" http://yakutian.org/report_2.htm
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V. EDUCATIONAL RECORD
NOTE: Please list the candidate’s academic qualifications: (university level and higher)
Name of degree and name of academic Years of Place and institution Attendance Country
Speciality «Economy and sociology of labour» 1994–1999 Yakutsk, (internal), Russian The Financial and economic institute of Federation the Yakut state university
Speciality «Finance and credit» 1994–2000 Yakutsk, (correspondence), Russian The Financial and economic institute of Federation the Yakut state university
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VI. EMPLOYMENT RECORD
NOTE: Please briefly list ALL RELEVANT professional positions held, beginning with the most recent one:
Name of Employer Years of Place Functional Title Attendance/ and Main functions of position Work Country
The Сhief of NGO «Yakutia – Our Opinion» in Special 2007- Yakutsk, Consultative Status with the ECOSOC of the United present Russia Nations Yakutsk, The Member of the Council of the Municipalities of the 2009- Russia Republic Sakha (Yakutia) present Yakutsk, The Member of the Yakut branch of Trade Union Russia SOTSPROF 2009- Yakutsk, present Russia The Member of the Yakut branch of the Labour party of Russia. 2012- present
Main adviser, "NorthDiamondTechnology” Company 2005- Yakutsk, present Russia
Vice-director of the department of initial professional 2007 Yakutsk, education of the ministry of science & professional Russia education of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
Teacher, Yakut state university 2003-2007
The main expert of financial and economic 2005 Yakutsk, management, “Sakha hypothecary agency» company Russia
The main expert of financial and economic department, the department of initial professional 2004-2005 Yakutsk, education of the ministry of science & professional Russia education of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
The leading expert of Department of the 2001-2002 Yakutsk, 10 | P a g e Second Part: Word APPLICATION FORM FOR SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATE HOLDERS
Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders macroeconomic forecast and regional economic Russia policy, Ministry of economic development of Republic Sakha (Yakutia) 1999-2001 Yakutsk, Russia The expert of department of work and social sphere, State statistics Committee of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
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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.
No
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
Yes
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Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights defenders 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.
Non Applicable
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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