Jens Johannes Deppe - Senior Advisor for Human...

Q: Where is Jens Johannes based?

Jens Johannes is based in Bad Soden, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jens Johannes speak?

Jens Johannes speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jens Johannes have?

Jens Johannes has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Jens Johannes has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Jens Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jens Johannes's latest experience?

Jens Johannes's most recent position is Senior Advisor for Human Rights and Gender Equality at GIZ sector programs for human rights and gender equality .

Q: What companies has Jens Johannes worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jens Johannes has worked for GIZ sector programs for human rights and gender equality , GIZ-FMB , and GIZ .

Q: Which industries is Jens Johannes most experienced in?

Jens Johannes is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Jens Johannes most experienced in?

Jens Johannes is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Legal , and Strategy . Jens Johannes also has some experience in Research and Development , Operations , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Jens Johannes worked in recently?

Jens Johannes has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Jens Johannes worked in recently?

Jens Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Bad Soden, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Senior Advisor for Human Rights and Gender Equality

GIZ sector programs for human rights and gender equality

Consulting on human rights and gender equality
Exchange of experience between KfW/GIZ/BMZ
Human rights portfolio monitoring for the BMZ
KfW working group on human rights risks in supply and value chains (FALKe)
Participation in the development of the new digitalrights-check for financial cooperation

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 2 months

Co-editor of Promoting the Rule of Law – Handbook for Research and Practice

GIZ-FMB

Co-edited the handbook on promoting the rule of law for research and practice

May 2018 - Oct 2021

3 years 6 months

Senior Planning Officer, Administrative Reform and Corruption Prevention

GIZ

Planned, evaluated, and developed programs for legal and administrative reform
Managed in-house initiative to support the Paris Peace Forum, establishing GIZ's cooperation with the forum
Technically planned the Eastern Partnership Regional Fund for Public Administration Reform and the EU project on corruption prevention in Moldova
Prepared a new EU governance program in Minsk

Feb 2017 - May 2018

1 year 4 months

Expert and Legal Advisor

GIZ sector program Promoting Good Governance

Advised on rule of law, access to justice, good governance, and institutional reforms in fragile states
Prepared a rule of law program for the BMZ, which was commissioned
Conducted mission to Egypt to analyze the potential for the rule of law
Prepared German participation in the World Bank's Law Justice Development Week

Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

3 years 2 months

Team Leader for Georgia

GIZ regional program Legal harmonization with European standards in the South Caucasus

Built and led the team for Georgia
Conducted operational planning, organized international conferences, and led expert missions
Secured contract extension and EU co-financing for the Georgian team
Conducted integrity scan mission in the Kyrgyz Republic (SV Anti-Corruption)

May 2009 - Dec 2013

4 years 8 months

Eschborn, Germany

Planning Officer for Law and Justice

GIZ specialist and methodological division

Evaluated, planned, and developed GIZ projects and programs
Served as short-term legal expert for the EU program Efficiency of the Judiciary in the Russian Federation on judicial independence and enforcement law
Conducted scoping mission on access to justice in West Africa for the German Federal Foreign Office
Conducted scoping mission on access to justice in Zambia, later commissioned by the EU

Jan 2007 - Apr 2009

2 years 4 months

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Head of Regional Program

GIZ regional program Support for Legal Reforms and the Judiciary in Central Asian Countries

Established and built the team for the regional legal reform program in Central Asia
Drafted laws, trained judges, and managed legislative working groups on economic proceedings and administrative procedures
Prepared international conferences and delivered speeches in Russian
Managed the cross-sectoral project on labor migration in Central Asia

May 2005 - Dec 2006

1 year 8 months

Eschborn, Germany

Project Manager

GIZ regional program Support for Legal Reform and the Judiciary in the Countries of Central Asia

Managed and administered the legal reform project in Central Asia
Coordinated GIZ legal reform projects in the Caucasus and Central Asia
Served as country manager for GIZ bilateral projects in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Conducted short-term missions in various countries in Central Asia and Uzbekistan

Aug 2000 - May 2005

4 years 10 months

Bremen, Germany

Legal Assistant

GIZ project office Legal Reform in Transition Countries, University of Bremen

Provided expert opinions on civil and commercial law, civil procedure law, enforcement law, constitutional and administrative law
Trained judges in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in Russian
Collaborated with the legislation working group and published on legal and judicial reform
Organized study trips to Germany for foreign delegations

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration and Education.

Government and Administration

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Legal, Strategy, Research and Development, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Management.

Project Management

Legal

Strategy

Research and Development

Supply Chain Management

Sustainability Management

Summary

Expert in governance, legal, and economic reforms with many years of experience in international cooperation in the fields of law and justice, administration, anti-corruption, civil society, and economic transformation. Formation of teams, establishment and implementation of new projects in Central Asia and the South Caucasus on behalf of the BMZ and the EU, design of new project components, successful planning and acquisition of new contracts for numerous reform projects in complex foreign contexts, establishment of international cooperation for GIZ, change management, and inter-institutional exchange of experience.

Skills

In-depth Expertise: Legal And Judicial Reforms, Corruption Prevention
Administrative Reforms And Institutional Design, Digitalization
Impact Orientation And Project Evaluation
Regulatory Reform And Digital Transformation
Change Management, Knowledge Management
Dialogue And Participation Processes In Complex Political Contexts
Understanding Of Different Cultures, Intercultural Communication In A Wide Variety Of Contexts, Motivation And Inspiration Of Teams, Diplomatic Skills, Empathy, And Appreciative Inquiry
Management Of Projects And Teams In An International Context, Operational Planning, Project Design And Evaluation, M&e, Audit Missions, Organization Of International Conferences, Interinstitutional Exchange Of Experience, Legal Protection And Complaint Mechanisms, Multi-stakeholder Partnerships, Communities Of Practice
Many Years Of Experience As A Consultant In The Areas Of Civil And Administrative Law As Well As Constitutional Law, Judicial Sector Reforms, Judicial Ethics, Lawmaking And The Eu Acquis, Regulatory Impact Assessment (Ria), Advising Ministries And Parliaments On Legislative And Administrative Issues, Human Rights-based Approach, Gender Equality, Designing And Implementing Training Courses, Cooperation With Civil Society

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2000

University of Hamburg, Research Department for Eastern European (Post-Soviet) Law

Doctor of Law · Law · Hamburg, Germany

Oct 1995 - Jun 1997

Frankfurt Regional Court

Second state examination in law · Law · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 1989 - Jun 1994

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn / Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

First state examination in law · Law · Mainz, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Government and Administration 25.5 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 4 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Uzbekistan)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Advisor for Human Rights and Gender Equality, Co-editor of Promoting the Rule of Law – Handbook for Research and Practice, Senior Planning Officer, Administrative Reform and Corruption Prevention

Main industries Government and Administration, Education

Main business areas Project Management, Legal, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Jens Johannes based?

Jens Johannes is based in Bad Soden, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jens Johannes speak?

Jens Johannes speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jens Johannes have?

Jens Johannes has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Jens Johannes has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Jens Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jens Johannes be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jens Johannes would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Advisor for Human Rights and Gender Equality, Co-editor of Promoting the Rule of Law – Handbook for Research and Practice, Senior Planning Officer, Administrative Reform and Corruption Prevention.

What is Jens Johannes's latest experience?

Jens Johannes's most recent position is Senior Advisor for Human Rights and Gender Equality at GIZ sector programs for human rights and gender equality.

What companies has Jens Johannes worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jens Johannes has worked for GIZ sector programs for human rights and gender equality, GIZ-FMB, and GIZ.

Which industries is Jens Johannes most experienced in?

Jens Johannes is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration and Education.

Which business areas is Jens Johannes most experienced in?

Jens Johannes is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Legal, and Strategy. Jens Johannes also has some experience in Research and Development, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Jens Johannes worked in recently?

Jens Johannes has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Jens Johannes worked in recently?

Jens Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Jens Johannes's education?

Jens Johannes holds a Doctorate in Law from University of Hamburg, Research Department for Eastern European (Post-Soviet) Law and a Doctorate in Law from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn / Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

What is the availability of Jens Johannes?

Jens Johannes will be available part-time from May 2026.

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