Second Part: Word Format APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATE HOLDERS

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL SECRETARIAT APPLICATION FORM SPECIAL PROCEDURES MANDATES

How to start the application process:

- The application process has been split into 2 parts, the first part is a Web-based application 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 application 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 application 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 of the application form in Word format 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 Council extranet.

Once completed the application form in Word format 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: 31st July 2011 (midnight, GMT).

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a later stage.

Kindly contact us only by regular mail or fax (if encountering technical difficulties): Regular mail: The Secretariat of the Human Rights Council, OHCHR, Palais des Nations, 8-14 avenue de la Paix, CH-1211, Geneva 10, Switzerlandor Fax: (+ 41 22 917 9011).

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PERSONAL DATA Family Name: MYSORE Sex: Male FemaleFirst Name: RANGANATH Date of birth ( d-MMM-yy): 20-Jun-49Maiden name (if any):       Place of birth: TUMKURMiddle name: KRISHNAMURTHY Nationality(ies): INDIAN

I. MANDATE

Indicate the specific mandate applied for: Note: Please select ONE only. If you are applying for more than one mandate, please submit a separate form for each mandate.

1. Working Group on human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

2. Independent Expert on Cote d’Ivoire 3. Working Group on Mercenaries (candidates for this mandate must be

nationals of a country from the Western European and Other group)

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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.)

Masters in Development Management. Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines. June 1989 – June 1990.Post Graduate Diploma, Business Management. YMCA Institute of Management Studies. Delhi, India. June 1980 – June 1981.Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). Osmania University. Hyderabad, India. June 1966 – June 1972.

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.

Mysore Ranganath is a project management professional with extensive experience in international development in conflict prone countries and fragile democracies. He has experience in Sudan, significant experience in Iraq, and several years of experience in Rwanda. Mr. Ranganath has expertise in construction management, program management, and organizational development. He has specialized skills in public sector reform and policy development. He had taught business graduate students.Working at the Choowa Institute, Mr. Ranganath provides assistance in program design for the “National and International Security Management Center” and curriculum design for the “Conflict Management and Mediation” training and certification program.

ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE (200 words)Nationally, regionally or internationally recognized competence related to human rights. (Please explain how such competence was acquired).

Mr. Ranganath’s primary work pertained to matters related to the Defense Ministry’s economic development activities. His work directly benefited Rwandan army soldiers in terms of their potential for contributing to the local economy.

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Mr. Ranganath had helped to establish the “Directorate of Planning for Strategic Planning, Project Design, and Management” in the Ministry of Defense. He developed monitoring and evaluation systems, and planned and implemented projects that were designed to generate sources of income for army soldiers. A few highlighted projects were:

• Development of coffee and sericulture plantations• Development program for artisans involved in making handicrafts• Evaluation of bank micro-credit scheme

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)

Project Management professional with extensive experience in International Development in Conflict prone countries of Rwanda, Iraq and presently in Sudan. 11years of experience in International Development in fragile democracies working as Advisor with Ministry of Defense, Rwanda, Advisor to Ministry of Water Resources with USAID/ Tatweer project in Baghdad, and worked with USAID/ Transition Initiatives Project in Southern Sudan as Advisor to Blue Nile Province for Project Management . I have over 39 years of experience in Project management; Construction Management, Program management and other inter-related areas. Team Leader experience for One Project as Team Leader. Good experience in proposal writing, feasibility studies for large scale projects including training personnel in project management, proposal writing and other project management related skills. Specialized in Policy writing, Project/ Program Design &

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Management, Investment Management, Construction Management, Organization Needs assessment, Project & Program Design, Capacity building, Organizational Systems Improvement, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation in Government, Policy Development, Corporate Planning/ Diversification in addition to experience in teaching Business school for about one year

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III. LANGUAGES (READ / WRITTEN / SPOKEN)

Please indicate all language skills

Languages Read Write Speak

Easily Not Easily Easily Not

Easily Easily Not Easily

ArabicChineseEnglishFrenchRussianSpanishMother tongue:      

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IV. Motivation Letter (600 word limit)

am a qualified Technician, specialized in Project/ Program Management, Investment Management, Marketing tie-ups, Construction Management, Organization Needs assessment, Project & Program Design, Capacity building, Project & Program Design, Systems Improvement, Feasibility Studies, Corporate Planning/ Diversification and Microfinance Since June 2008, until June 16, 2011 , I was involved with USAID Transition project implemented by Deloitte Consulting LLP, as Advisor to Government of Blue Nile and working with Ministry of Planning and Economy for establishing a Program Management Unit for management of Internally and Externally assisted projects in the state. Earlier I worked for Management Systems International, Washington, DC as Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources and Public Health, in the Government of Iraq as part of a USAID funded project worth about $ 320 million. I assisted the Capacity Development Unit of the Ministry to review present practices, develop capacity develop plans, and assist in development of projects and programs for intervention at individual, organizational, institutional and enabling environmental levels. This involved developing course material for preparing project proposals, feasibility studies and large capacity development project, report writing for training and conducting workshops. I was involved in providing assistance for ministry directorates in developing strategic plans, capacity development plans, manpower development plans and developing budgets and projects at national and provincial levels in water resources management. Prior to this assignment I had worked as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Subhash Projects and Marketing Limited, a leading Project engineering and Infrastructure Development Company in India. I assisted the Chairman in policies related to Business diversification, ERP planning, MIS Development and Other corporate planning activities. I have also served with the Ministry of Defense, Government of Rwanda as Projects Manager/ Adviser for 7 y ears from January 1999- January 2007 . I established the Directorate of Planning, as a unit of Ministry, specializing, in Strategic Planning, Project Design and Management. Developed monitoring & evaluation systems, planned and implemented rehabilitation projects in the country for soldier’s welfare. The projects included were projects & programs for live stock development, micro-credit, agriculture, small industries basically aimed for soldier’s economic development and utilization of soldiers for income generating projects for the ministry. I worked from April 2006 to February 2007, as ICFAI Business Management 7 | P a g e

School as Professor in Management teaching Operations Management, Business Statistics and Project Management to Students of MBA Classes. I hold a Masters degree in Development Management from the Asian Institute of Management, Manila, which is a premiere management institute and also Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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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 institution

Years of Attendance

Place and Country

Masters Degree in Development Management Asian Institue of managment

one year Philippines

Bachelros Degree In enginnering 5 years India

                 

                 

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VI. EMPLOYMENT RECORD

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

Name of EmployerFunctional Title

Main functions of position

Years of Attendance/

Work

Place and

Country

FROM – TO: January, 2011 DateLOCATION Volunteer Position, Working from Home COMPANY: Choowa Institute of International Peace and Security, Washington DCPOSITION: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Working at the Choowa Institute, manage and maintain strategic partnerships with foreign non-governmental organizations. Provide operational oversight and monitoring of the foreign partners. I assist the Executive Director in program management, financial management, and strategic planning. Present project is Mediation Training in Conflict Management in Collaboration with a local NGO, in Somalia

FROM – TO: June 25, 2010 till 16th June 2011LOCATION: USAID/Transitional Initiatives Project, Sudan(USD$ 110 Million)COMPANY: Deloitte Consulting LLP, WashingtonPOSITION: ADVISOR ON PROECT MANAGEMENT, BLUE NILE STATE, SUDAN.

Restructured the Ministry of Finance and Economy, General Secretariat of Strategic Planning, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and developed systems and procedures in all three ministries for effective working relationship leading to proper planning, execution , monitoring and evaluation of Centrally funded, Statue funded and Donor founded projects. It included development of mandates for various departments, rewrite job descriptions, and identify training needs analysis, deliver & designing special training to specific needs of the departments concerned. . FROM – TO: Oct 2007 – June 15,

           

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2010LOCATION: USAID/Tatweer Project, Iraq (USD$ 320 Million)COMPANY: Management Systems International, WashingtonPOSITION: SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MINISTRY OF WATE RESOURCES (MOWR)DESCRIPTION

Supported MoWR team leader by providing expert technical advice and direction. Duties included:

• Assist in overseeing program implementation on a daily basis by coordinating administrative, financial, and life support systems.• Identify and recruit consultants (Expatriate and Local) to meet staff requirements, conducting training needs assessments, planning, and development of training programs.• Oversee joint ventures with partner institutes/subcontractors.• Responsible for results tracking for all implemented activities including procurement management of items related to Water resources like outsourcing of Training for COMFAR, AUTOCAD and ISO training courses, Books for Reference and jointly participated in centralized procurement activities related to procurement of computers and servers.• Develop working relationship and open lines of communications and coordination with project beneficiaries, other donor funded projects and technical implementation teams.• Oversee day-to-day planning, design and operations of project and sub-award technical implementation teams to ensure effective project implementation including supervising Budget management. • Assist the Capacity Development Unit of the Ministry to review present practices, develop capacity develop plans.• Worked with the Directorate of Water Resources Environmental section to develop feasibility studies for marshlands environmental / climate change factors.• Assisted in development of projects and programs for intervention at individual, organizational, institutional and enabling environmental framework.11 | P a g e

• Assist in Project/ Program Design & Management, Investment Management, Construction Management, Organization Needs assessment, Project & Program Design. Capacity building, Organizational System, Improvement, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation in Government.• Developing course material for preparing project proposals, feasibility studies, and large capacity development project report writing for training and conducting workshops. • Provide occasional assistance to colleagues in other ministries like Prime Minister’s office for analyzing on matters related to project management, development , and choice of Projects

FROM – TO: Mar 2007 - Oct 2007 LOCATION: Bangalore, IndiaCOMPANY: Subhash Projects & Marketing LimitedPOSITION: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRMAN

• Provided technical and management support in the Chairman’s Office in running of Group companies.• Responsible for training and development of manpower.• Advising management strategy for group companies. I assisted the Chairman in policies related to business diversification, ERP planning, MIS Development and other corporate planning activities.• The company is involved in Clean Energy production, Water Engineering, Infrastructure Development like ports, Special economic zones, Airports, Solid Waste Management projects on EPC and BOOT basis.

FROM – TO: Apr 2006 – Mar 2007LOCATION: Bangalore, IndiaCOMPANY: ICFAI Business School POSITION: FACULTY

Taught MBA students Business Statistics, Operations Management, Project Appraisal, and Project management subjects. Guided the students in developing project thesis work and supported consultancy services undertaken by the school.

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2006 LOCATION: Kigali, RwandaCOMPANY: Ministry of DefensePOSITION: PROJECTS ADVISOR/MANAGER

Ministry of Defense was headed by Vice President of the country. I was reporting to Secretary General and was associated with matters related to economic development activities of the Ministry. Established Directorate of Planning, for Strategic Planning, Project Design and Management. Developed monitoring & evaluation systems, planned and implemented rehabilitation projects in the country for soldier’s welfare. The projects included were projects & programs for live stock development, micro-credit, agriculture, small industries basically aimed for soldier’s economic development and utilization of soldiers for income generating projects for the ministry. Was involved in the following projects:• Development of army canteen and small industries for soldiers and their families.• Development of coffee and sericulture plantations by local farmers in association with the Ministry.• Development of Sericulture and participation of Ministry with local enterprises for industrial development.• Housing scheme for Service Officers.• Developing program for development of artisans involved in handicrafts making.• Preparation of reports required by other ministries and giving opinion on projects involved in involvement of ministry with other ministries and donor agencies• Project for AIDS Awareness in the army• Literacy support project for soldiers who discontinued the studies.• Evaluation of Bank micro-credit scheme for the army soldiers• Information technology for the soldiers.• Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Unit.• Implementation of Africa Education III Project• Planning and execution of Ministry of Defense Head quarters Planning for construction of hangers and airstrip• Planning for construction of barracks for Officers and Soldiers13 | P a g e

• Planning for construction of new bricks factory• Planning for restarting of integrated dairy plant• Start up of a construction company.• Concept development for National Reconciliation Mission.

FROM – TO: May 1998– Dec 1998 LOCATION: Bhopal, IndiaCOMPANY: Enbee Group of CompaniesPOSITION: CHIEF OFFICER (PROJECTS)

As Projects Manager reporting to Director was responsible for Project Execution, Management of Consultants and was a liaison for Clients and Company. Was involved in the following projects in the roles mentioned:

• Productivity improvement in Soybean processing plant• Feasibility study for a modular furniture processing unit• Commissioning of insecticide and pesticide bottling lines

FROM – TO (MONTH/YEAR) Feb 1996 –May 1998LOCATION: Calicut , IndiaCOMPANY: Koyenco Group of CompaniesPOSITION: GENERAL MANAGER (PROJECTS)

As General Manager (Projects) reporting to Managing Director was involved in identification, planning and implementation of engineering projects as part of diversification plans of the company. The job involved identification of new lines of business activity, scanning the environment for new business lines and bring out new business opportunities for the consideration of the management. On identification of the proposed line of business, specific project will be identified; project feasibility report would be prepared and submitted to management approval. On acceptance of the project in principle, finances for the project would be raised with the help of financial 14 | P a g e

institutions and banks. Was involved in the following projects execution:

• Modernization of feeds unit- introducing computerized batch weighing implementation and planning• Expansion of coconut solvent extraction plant and associated utilities (Implementation and execution)• Planning and execution of Installation of coconut oil mill and introduction of bottling and pouching line • Establishment of steel melting and re-rolling complex. • Establishment of Export House. • 10 MTD coconut oil extraction plant.

Project planning for the following projects:

• Multi-storied commercial cum residential complex. • Establishment of Ferrosilicon Plant. • Establishment of a drum-making unit. • Establishment of a scrap-shredding unit

FROM – TO (MONTH/YEAR) Oct 1994- Feb 1996 LOCATION: Chennai, IndiaCOMPANY: Tanna Shrimp Mart India (Pvt) Ltd,POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR

As Project Coordinator reporting to Director was responsible for, execution of 100 Million shrimp hatchery projects near. Was in-Charge of the plant execution process, which included liaison activities with all, like promoters, collaborators, technical team, financiers, other governmental agencies, contractors, in addition to technical supervision like following up project progress, equipment selection etc. Was involved in the following projects in the roles mentioned:

• 100 million shrimp hatchery project from concept to commissioning• Identification of feasibility for setting up power 15 | P a g e

projects under Public Private Partnerships

FROM – TO (MONTH/YEAR) Jan 1993- Oct 1994 LOCATION: Chennai, IndiaCOMPANY: New Era Technologies LtdPOSITION: DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (PROJECT)

• As Deputy General Manager (Project) reporting to Vice President reporting to Director was responsible for, execution of following projects:• Membrane switches project in Madras Export Processing Zone.• Involved in electrical and mechanical works execution of software technology park, feasibility study of shrimp project, • Joint venture finalization of municipal waste project.

FROM – TO (MONTH/YEAR) Oct 1990- Jan 1993 LOCATION: Bangalore, India COMPANY: Engineering Resources GroupPOSITION: PROJECTS MANAGER

As Projects Manager reporting to Director was responsible for Project Execution, Management of Consultants and was a liaison for Clients and Company. Was involved in the following projects in the roles mentioned:

• Project to manufacture Spirulina Algae: From concept to commissioning. • Refuse derived fuel: From concept to commissioning. • IBM Compatible keyboard: From concept to commissioning. • Shrimp feed project: Project Execution. • Jumbo bag: Project Report Preparation.

FROM – TO: Aug 1981-Aug 1989 LOCATION: Anand, IndiaCOMPANY: National Dairy 16 | P a g e

Development BoardPOSITION: PROJECT EXECUTIVE

Reporting to Senior Project Executive, was involved as site engineer for construction and execution of dairy projects and also was responsible as co-coordinating engineer for control of turnkey dairy projects. Involved in project purchase and follow up with suppliers. The work included liaison with suppliers, inspection and project budgeting activities, which included computerized system of project management activities. Also was exposed to project purchases through International Competitive Bidding.

As Site Engineer Evolved in the following projects in the roles mentioned:

• Aseptic Packaging plant, Jaipur.• Cattle feed plant, Bhatinda.• Dairy Plant with 30 MTD powder plant, Ongole• Dairy Expansion, Guntur.

As coordinating engineer coordinated NDDB projects in Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh from Regional Office.

FROM – TO: Jul 1977- Aug 1981 LOCATION: Kota, IndiaCOMPANY: JK Synthetics LimitedPOSITION: ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Reporting to Senor Mechanical Engineer was responsible involved in the maintenance operations of pumps, boilers, canal water supply system, high-speed gearboxes, and small workshop. Was in charge of lubrication system development for the entire factory. Developed and implemented lubrication monitoring system containing more than 2000 equipment, which were required to be lubricated on a regular basis.

FROM – TO: Jul 1976- Jul 1977LOCATION: Hyderabad, IndiaCOMPANY: Municipal Corporation of HyderabadPOSITION: JUNIOR ENGINEER17 | P a g e

Reporting to Assistant Engineer was involved in Involved in maintenance of roads, bridges, and special buildings in an allotted area and included emergency mobilization of people, equipment and services in cases of heavy rain, or minor disasters.

FROM – TO: Oct 1972 - Jul 1976 LOCATION: Hyderabad, IndiaCOMPANY: Indian Posts & Telegraphs Dept.,POSITION: JUNIOR ENGINEER (TELEGRAPHS)

Reporting to Assistant Engineer was responsible for Maintenance of Coaxial and Microwave Lines.

                 

                 

                 

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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

NO

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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.

No conflict of interest

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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