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Wanjiku Waweru
Looking for a jobInternational Trade & Development Consultant
International trade policy adviser and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, representing Cisco, Arista and Fortinet in customs disputes across five countries.
KenyaInternational Trade & Development Consultant at Independent
Experience
International Trade & Development Consultant
Research, analyse and synthesise international trade policies, agreements and market developments, producing actionable intelligence for government and private-sector clients. Monitor trade negotiations and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions, flagging implications for client portfolios.
Trade PolicyTrade NegotiationsPolicy Briefstechnical reportsStakeholder Liaison
Trade Consultant
Delivered end-to-end trade compliance advice on customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin and documentary compliance for multinational clients, including hi-tech manufacturers Cisco, Arista and Fortinet. Represented clients in customs disputes before government authorities and competent courts in Kenya, Nigeria, Tunisia, Pakistan and Morocco.
ValuationTariff ClassificationRules Of OriginTrade ComplianceDispute ResolutionFree Trade AgreementsIOR EOR
External Trade Compliance Consultant
Provided trade consulting, facilitation and mediation services as an external adviser, laying the foundation for a full-time engagement.
Trade ConsultingTrade FacilitationMediation
Junior Trade Analyst
Drafted trade policies and negotiation papers for developing-country clients under an Africa-focused mandate. Conducted economic law research and trade regulatory impact assessments commissioned by the World Bank, WTO and UN Economic Commission for Africa.
Trade PolicyEconomic Law and PolicyRegulatory Change Assessments
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Co-founded a boutique consultancy advising on international trade, competition law and investment law. Delivered training programmes and masterclasses on private-sector development and hosted public forums on international trade and development.
International TradeCompetition LawInvestment LawTrainingEvent Coordination
Intern, Development Division
Contributed to the Australian Government-funded Natural Disasters and Trade Research Project, published on the WTO website. Coordinated natural disasters and trade symposia, including participant liaison and preparation of materials.
ResearchEvent CoordinationBriefingsReport Writing
Legal Intern
Conducted legal research for the Litigation and Commercial departments; drafted pleadings and legal documentation.
Legal ResearchPleading draftingLegal Documentation
Legal Intern
Drafted legislative Bills for government ministries, subsequently tabled in Parliament, under the Legislative and Intergovernmental Liaison Office, and conducted research across areas of public law.
Legal DraftingLegal ResearchPublic Law
Education
Kenya School of Law
Completed the Advocates Training Programme and was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
University of Barcelona
Pursued an LL.M. in International Economic Law and Policy with a scholarship, writing a thesis on the Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation in Kenya.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.