Ms. Paimanach Hasteh Iran Consultant, Asia & Pacific Division, UNFPA, New York UNPFII Portfolio: Environment

EXPERIENCE:

History of Foreign Relations Quarterly, Tehran 2008-Present

Managing Editor

• Supervised a staff of five, set up design and layout style for publication;
• Administered and handled tasks related to copy and content editing;
• Overhauled magazine layout and design features. Oversaw the redesign of the quarterly website;
• Increased readership and access by collaborating with clients in material layout and writing standards.

United Nations

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2008-2013

Member and Rapportuer

• Provided expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the ECOSOC, as well as to programs, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through the Council;
• Prepared and disseminated information on indigenous issues; discussed indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights;
• Promoted the integration of indigenous issues globally by participating and lecturing in a variety of regional and international meetings;
• Conducted relevant research and delivered status reports;
• Conducted visits to countries upon the requests made by indigenous peoples in regard with violations of their human rights and delivered reports to the Forum.

UNFPA

Asia-Pacific Division 2007-2008

Consultant

• Reviewed the strategic framework on gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment and analyzed the degree to which it has been operational through the regional and country programs;
• Identified areas where the Asia and Pacific Division demonstrated best practices;
• Provided recommendations on how to strengthen the capacity of UNFPA in gender equality, reproductive rights and empowerment;
• Prepared strategy papers on the quality and capacity of working with religious and faith based organizations in the Asia and Pacific region in implementing the principles of the CEDAW.

United Nations, New York

Committe on Non-Governmental Organizations 2003-2005

Member

• Chaired the meetings of the Committee to consider applications for consultative status by NGOs;
• Coordinated and managed the implementation of the provisions of ECOSOC resolution 1996/31 and the monitoring of the consultative relationship;
• Recommended ECOSOC to grant consultative status to NGOs.

United Nations, New York

UN-INSTRAW Executive Board 2004-2005

Member

• Formulated principles, policies and guidelines for the work of the Institute;
• Made recommendations regarding the operations of the Institute;

• Considered methods for enhancing the financial resources with regards to ensuring the effectiveness of its future operations; Reported periodically to ECOSOC and to the GA on projects improvements and obstacles.

Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations, New York

Human Rights and Social Affairs 2003-2007

Special Advisor

• Actively negotiated draft resolutions in matters related to advancement of women, the protection of children, indigenous issues, the treatment of refugees, the promotion of fundamental freedoms through the elimination of racism and racial discrimination, the promotion of the right to self- determination, social development questions such as issues related to youth, family, ageing, persons with disabilities, crime prevention, criminal justice, and drug control at the Third Committee;
• Performed numerous statements on abovementioned issues at each plenary;
• Analyzed and reported all developments on social and economic issues of the Third Committee to the Government of Iran;
• Reflected the Iranian Government’s concerns in all meetings while considering international norms and standards.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tehran

Department of Human Rights and Women’s Affairs 2000-2003

Director

• Managed a team of 30 diplomats and experts;
• Facilitated several rounds of dialogues with EU; Australia and Switzerland to improve human rights situation for both sides;
• Acted as a liaison between officials in all parts of government, while coordinating and negotiating with all related government officials concerning human rights issues in the Judiciary, the Legislative and the Executive branches;
• Arranged and provided workshops and meetings in order to discuss human rights values with representatives of civil society and national institutions;
• Cooperated with the Office of High Commissioner on Human Rights on all related issues, working closely with the office of CSW and other international women focal points;
• Monitored national projects in relation with women and children conducted through the branch offices of UN agencies such as UNICEF and UNDP;
• Presented country reports to the Committee of the rights of child, racial discrimination and covenant on economic and social rights.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tehran

Department of International Social Affairs and Women 1998-2000

Director

• Managed a team of 20 diplomats;
• Served as an active member of the National High Council for Women;
• Coordinated national projects as well as international projects on issues of drug control;
• Closely collaborated with the Office of President’s Advisor on women’s affairs in providing country reports and gender mainstreaming;
• Convened national expert group meetings to discuss national laws on women and provided recommendations regarding legal reform in the area.

Municipality of Tehran

Advisor to the Mayor of Tehran on Environmental Affairs 1993-1998

• Recommended new policies and procedures necessary in improving the city’s environmental health;
• Developed and maintained new and existing programs and policies.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Integrated Master Plan for Air Pollution Control in the Greater Tehran 1994-1997

Project Manager

• Analyzed and reported measurements and observations of air, water, soil, and other sources in order to make recommendations on how best to clean and preserve the environment;
• Designed and monitored waste disposal sites, strategies to preserve water supplies and reclaim contaminated land and water.

World Bank – GEF

Emission Reduction Plan for Tehran’s Transportation Fleet 1993-1997

Project Manager

• Planned and developed research models, using knowledge of mathematical, statistical, and physical science concepts and approaches;
• Collected and synthesized data derived from pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil and water samples
• Analyzed data to assess pollution problems, establishes standards, and developed approaches for control of pollution.

Air Quality Control Company (AQCC), Tehran 1992-1998

Managing Director

• Managed a staff team of 80 engineers and environmental experts;
• Implemented strong creative approaches, effective processes and team collaboration; Directed and oversaw activities related to urban environmental control including staffing, scheduling, coordinating, and planning;
• Directed many projects on measurement and abatement policies regarding urban air and noise pollution;
• Devised and developed public awareness programs through radio and TV, websites, lecture series and workshops;
• Initiated developmental concepts for city authorities with regard to responsibilities in business development, quality improvement, human resources management, and recruitment and training.

Azad University, Tehran

Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies 1995-1997

• Taught two undergraduate courses every semester; Courses titles: "Human and Environment", "Environmental Pollution and control".

Municipality of Tehran

Traffic Control Company 1991-1992

Director

• Supervised and analyzed traffic related contracts with regards to environmental pollution;
• Investigated and systematized plans and projects to link traffic with air pollution

EDUCATION:

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Master of Science, 1988               Occupational and Environmental Health            

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Post-Graduate Study, 1985           Environmental Sciences

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Bachelor of Arts, 1984                  Environmental Sciences

RESEARCH:

"Study on the Extent to which Climate Change Policies and Projects Adhere to the Standards Set Forth in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples" 2010

 

Published: Economic and Social Council, E/C. 7/19/2010

LANGUAGES:

Fluent in English and Persian (Farsi, Dari, Tajik), Familiar with Arabic.