Monica Wanjiru

Spearheaded mixed-methods research in fragile and conflict-affected settings for clients including GIZ and UN agencies, ensuring methodological rigor and translating findings into policy and program recommendations. Mentored junior analysts and improved M&E systems with client-specific indicators and adaptive learning tools.

Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis from conflict-prone regions to generate actionable insights for donors like the World Bank and GIZ, and drafted high-quality client deliverables to inform program design. Supported monitoring framework development and contributed analytical inputs to proposals.

Applied international legal frameworks on maritime crime to support program activities, maintained maritime crime databases, and prepared training materials for law enforcement across the Western Indian Ocean. Contributed to donor reports and regional knowledge-sharing events.

Activities and societies: Practical legal training in International Law, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Legal Drafting, Professional Ethics, Trial Advocacy, and Commercial Transactions.

Enrolled in the Advocate Training Programme (Postgraduate Diploma in Law) to complete practical legal training required for admission to the Bar in Kenya.

Activities and societies: Moot court, research projects, and extracurricular legal activities.

Completed an LLB program with coursework and practical experience across public international law, human rights, constitutional law, and related legal fields.

Activities and societies: Served as school captain, awarded best character, class English representative, and participated in student leadership and community activities.

Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with coursework in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English, Swahili, CRE, History, and Computer Studies.