Theresiengasse 42/1/4, 1180 Vienna, Austria) Sex Female Date of birth 29/10/1984 Nationality Austrian

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1 PERSONAL INFORMATION Gerrit Zach Theresiengasse 42/1/4, 1180 Vienna, Austria) Sex Female Date of birth 29/10/1984 Nationality Austrian WORK EXPERIENCE 03/2014 Present Program Manager and Researcher Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights, Human Dignity and Public Security Team Freyung 6 (Schottenhof), 1. Hof, Stiege II, 1010 Vienna (Austria) Project Manager/Mid Term Expert for EU Rule of Law Project in Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the strengthening of the Ministry of Justice, the General Prosecutor s Office, the Ombudsman and the Parliament Expert for Austrian Development Agency (ADA) for integrating a Human Rights Based Approach more strongly in the new ADA country strategy for Ethiopia (focus on governance) Short Term Expert for EU Twinning Project in Morocco focused on strengthening the Conseil National des Droits de l'homme (Morocco s National Human Rights Institution) Project manager for EU/DG Justice research project on Strengthening the effectiveness of torture monitoring bodies in the EU (completed) Research on National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) in the EU with focus on strengthening the effective implementation and follow-up of recommendations of NPMs, European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) and the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) as a basis to draft a Good Practise Study Strategic planning, coordination, implementation of the project, incl. the organisation of conferences and workshops Expert/Researcher for EU/DG Justice project on strengthening fundamental rights compliant implementation of mutual recognition instruments in the EU s area of Freedom, Security and Justice impacting detention (European Arrest Warrant, etc.) through cooperation between NPMs and the judiciary Researcher on JUSTICIA network project on implementation of the Directive on Right to Information in Criminal Proceedings (Measure B) within the EU, Austrian chapter Lectures, expert sessions and interviews for the press on topics related to torture, cruel and inhuman treatment, detention, EU and human rights, et al. Business or sector Human Rights Institute 10/ /2014 Consultant Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Dag Hammarskjöld Weg 1-5, Eschborn Consultant for GIZ Rule of Law Program Afghanistan Consultant for GIZ Anti-Corruption and Integrity Program, Eschborn, Germany (completed in 03/2014) Business or sector Development cooperation 09/ /2014 Legal Clerkship European Union, Page 1 / 5

2 Higher Regional Court Vienna Schmerlingplatz 10-11, 1010 Vienna, Austria Public Prosecutor s Office, Department of Organised Crime Representing the Public Prosecutor s Office during trials at District Court level Drafting of Indictments Supervision of visits to persons in pre-trial detention District Court Schwechat Drafting of court orders Legal research, especially regarding guardianship law, civil law, air passenger rights Business or sector Legal 02/ /2013 Deputy Director and Advisor Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH GIZ Rule of Law Program Afghanistan Mazar-e-Sharif/Faizabad/Kabul, Afghanistan Head of GIZ Rule of Law Kabul office and Deputy Director: Project management, strategy and planning, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, proposal writing and office management (24 staff members) From Oct 11-May 2012: Head of GIZ Rule of Law Faizabad office, previously Junior Advisor in GIZ Rule of Law Mazar-e-Sharif office Coordinating, planning and implementing the program s access to justice/legal aid component, with a focus on women s rights in six Northern provinces as well as on a national level in Kabul Strategy and planning for other program components, such as gender and civil society, policeprosecutor cooperation, community policing, legal awareness, university cooperation, training of religious leaders et al. Closely cooperating with Afghan partner institutions (Ministry of Justice, Afghan Independent Bar Association, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Women s Affairs, NGOs et al.) at national, provincial and district level, international donors and stakeholders as well as representing the program towards journalists and politicians Business or sector Development cooperation 01/ /2011 Trainee Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs Minoritenplatz 8, 1014 Vienna, Austria Coordination and preparation of periodic reports under Austria s international human rights treaty obligations (e.g. Convention against Torture, Universal Periodic Review). Focus on justice sector and police Member of the Austrian delegation at UN General Assembly/3 rd Committee in NYC (Nov. 2010) and UN Human Rights Council in Geneva (March 2010) Human rights training for Austrian police staff Drafting of background papers, legal assessments, press releases, instructions to Embassies with a focus on MENA and Iran, freedom of religion, diplomatic assurances, extradition, asylum issues, weapon exports et al. Business or sector Government 02/ /2009 Pro-bono Legal Counsellor Verein Projekt Integrationshaus Klosterneuburgerstraße 23-27, 1200 Vienna, Austria Legal counselling for asylum seekers (asylum, refugee, social law) European Union, Page 2 / 5

3 Drafting of written submissions, statements and appeals Preparing clients for their hearings before the authorities Business or sector Non-governmental organisation 07/ /2007 Intern Trade Commission, Austrian Embassy Manila, Philippines 14 th Floor, The Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave./Corner Makati Ave., 1200 Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines Research on Philippine commercial law; dealing with inquiries of Austrian companies Business or sector Government/Diplomatic Service 10/ /2007 Intern Austrian Embassy Damascus Farabi Street 1, Bldg. Mohamed Naim Al-Deker, Mezzeh, East Villas, Damascus, Syria EU trial supervision of political detainees Participating in EU, UN human rights meetings Daily press reviews (German/English/French) Business or sector Government/Diplomatic Service 06/ /2003 Volunteer FSL-India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning) Sumangali Seva Ashram Arshiya Manor, S-1, 2 nd floor, No. 489/28, 13 th cross, Wilson Garden, Bangalore-27, Karnataka, India Participation in women empowerment programs in Hessaraghatta and Bangalore Organisation of various daily activities for children in Rag Pickers School (non-formal school for slum children and Anganwadi center (kindergarden for street children) in Bangalore Organisation of summer camps for children in Sumangali Seva Ashram Business or sector Non-governmental organisation 10/ /2006 Part-time employee Attorney s Office Dr. Herdey and Dr. Gsellmann Färberplatz 1, 8020 Graz, Austria Correspondence with clients Research of judicial questions Drafting of written submissions Business or sector Legal EDUCATION AND TRAINING 02/2009 PhD Studies in Law (Doktoratsstudium der Rechtswissenschaften) University of Vienna Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria Focus on international human rights law, constitutional law, rule of law 10/ / / /2009 Law Studies (Diplomstudium der Rechtswissenschaften) University of Graz European Union, Page 3 / 5

4 Focus on international humanitarian law, human rights, refugee law 8/ /2008 Erasmus Scholarship Institut d Études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), Paris, France Focus on international human rights and humanitarian law, international politics, Arabic PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) German Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 French C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 Arabic B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 Russian A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2: Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Organisational / managerial skills Job-related skills Organisational and managerial skills: I have managed an office with 24 staff members and have experience in managing program components from strategic planning to implementation and evaluation across wider regional areas. I know how to organise conferences and workshops. I am hardworking with a strong work ethic and can deliver results under tight deadlines. Organisational development: I have experience in advising institutions and working together with partners in order to implement changes on a strategic and/or technical level. Team player: I believe that effective teamwork goes beyond individual accomplishments and enjoy working in a coordinated effort with others for a common goal. At the same time I am used to work independently. Flexibility: I can adapt to new situations easily and quickly, am ready to change my perspective in order to better understand situations and am open to new ideas. Communication and presentation skill: I believe in the mutual benefit of intensive open discussions and constructive personal feedback. Presentations, trainings and workshops are an integral part of my work, thus I can present freely before a large number of people. I have worked with stakeholders as different as government, civil society, international donors and journalists and know how to mediate conflicts and manage expectations. Cross-Cultural Skills: I lived, worked and studied in different countries and cultures (Austria, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, France, India, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, the Philippines, Syria and Yemen), some of them being sensitive environments like Afghanistan. I have extensive experience in dealing with the challenges of cross-cultural communication, decision making and conflict management. Computer skills Microsoft Office; internet and database research Driving licence ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Publications B Birk/Zach, Torture Prevention in the EU Many Actors, Few Outcomes?, in: Wolfgang Benedek/Matthias C. Kettemann/Manfred Nowak (eds.), European Yearbook on Human Rights Zach et al., Enhancing impact of National Preventive Mechanisms. Strengthening the follow-up on NPM recommendations in the EU: Strategic development, current practices and the way forward, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights/University of Bristol, Gerrit Zach, Unprivileged Belligerents in International Humanitarian Law with a Special Focus on European Union, Page 4 / 5

5 Presentations and seminars the United States War on Terror, Saarbrücker Verlag für Rechtswissenschaften, April Presentation at the 2015 AHRI-Conference on mutual trust and fundamental rights in the EU s area of Freedom, Security and Justice, Belgrade, September Lecture on Peacekeeping and human rights, Human Rights Master, Donau Universität Krems (with Andrea Schüchner), June Presentation at the 2014 AHRI-Conference on Torture Prevention in the EU (with Moritz Birk). Copenhagen, September Expert at Amnesty International Anti-Torture Campaign Yellow Couch. Vienna, 24 May Panelist at Human Rights Talk on Can music constitute torture?, Vienna, 23 April European Union, Page 5 / 5