Business and human rights expert with more than 12 years of experience at the interface between companies, governments, non-governmental organizations and academia.
I’m currently available for strategic advisory and support.
I’m based in Berlin, but most likely in the window seat of an airplane or train right now.
As a trained moderator and facilitator, Jana drives and shapes discussions to put impact-driven ideas into practice. After finishing her PhD thesis in social sciences, she has been working with companies and organizations around the world on a variety of sustainability topics with focus on business and human rights. An experienced public speaker, Jana has given talks at universities, international conferences, and events and co-authored several publications on business and human rights & sustainability. In addition, she has the privilege of mentoring and motivating students to become future leaders and advocates for change.
Services
Strategic Advisory
Support of multistakeholder initiatives & dialog with stakeholders and rightsholders on the ground.
Support for Companies
Workshops to identify key human rights risks. Strategic advice in implementing human rights due diligence. Employee and management trainings (face-to-face or online).
Outreach
Expert input, speaking engagements and moderation.
Scientific Research
Research interviews and studies. Preparation of publications.
Looking forward to sharing and facilitating more valuable lessons to stimulate decision-makers towards an ambitious approach to respecting human rights. Currently working on a training program for managers and a series of multistakeholder workshops to foster exchange on experiences in implementing due diligence.
HUMAN RIGHTS
HUMAN RIGHTS
Experience
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Senior Advisor
Sector dialogues of the National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights in the Automotive Industry
Nov 2019 - Dec 2022
econsense - Forum for Sustainable Business
Senior Advisor
Management of the expert groups on Supply Chains, Business and Human Rights, Sustainable Development Goals and Change Management
Global Business Initiative for Sustainable Value Chains in Mexico and China in cooperation with the DEG
Support of events, trainings, webinars, multi-stakeholder workshops. Publications and press work
Oct 2011 – Jun 2019
University of Applied Sciences Berlin
Steinbeis University Berlin
Lecturer for Business and Human Rights & Sustainability
Jun 2018 - Today