Michelle Mwelu Mwanthi
About Candidate
Results-driven Sustainability and M&E Specialist holding a B.Sc in Community Development and Environment. Proven track record across key institutions driving green economy initiatives, circular economy frameworks, and multi-stakeholder engagements. Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based research, stakeholder mapping, and corporate sustainability reporting. Dedicated to advancing inclusive climate policy, circularity, and designing results-based performance metrics to bridge socio-economic development with environmental sustainability.
Location
Education
Grade: Second Class Honours – Upper Division.
The coursework encompassed a diverse range of subjects, including but not limited to:
- Project Management: Principles of effective project planning, implementation, and management.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Project cycle management, data collection and analysis, performance indicators, and report writing.
- Environmental Management: Natural resource management, environmental planning, environmental impact assessment, audit tools, and sustainable development practices.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Principles and practices of corporate social responsibility and their impact on communities and the environment.
- Governance and Policy: Environmental governance, political ecology, and the role of policy in sustainable development.
Gained comprehensive knowledge of Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes, including:
- M&E Approaches, Systems, and Frameworks: Developed a strong understanding of various M&E approaches, systems, and frameworks applicable to different project contexts.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Mastered methods for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting relevant data to track project progress and measure impact.
- Performance Indicators: Learned to define and utilize appropriate performance indicators to monitor and evaluate project outcomes effectively.
- Stakeholder Communication: Developed effective strategies for communicating M&E findings to stakeholders.
- Report Writing: Mastered best practices for preparing clear, concise, and impactful project reports that accurately reflect project performance.
Work & Experience
Under the public service internship programme deployed at NEMA, I have gained valuable experience in:
- Streamlined knowledge management systems and optimized institutional memory through meticulous reporting.
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogues and fostered strategic partnerships for inclusive environmental governance.
- Conceptualized and produced technical advocacy materials to mainstream Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
- Developed innovative awareness strategies for the national colour-coded waste segregation scheme.
- Spearheaded resource mobilization and logistical coordination for high-visibility national environmental interventions.
- Assisted in preparing exhibition materials for the NEMA booth at events such as World Ozone Day and World Clean-up Day.
- Participated in capacity-building and sensitisation workshops on waste management, e-waste management, and asbestos management.
- Contributed to the development of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, including educational brochures and children-focused environmental learning resources.
- Formulated evidence-based policy recommendations and technical briefs delegated for senior management review and stakeholder engagement frameworks.
- Prepared and compiled the department’s activity reports.
- Managed daily tasks assigned by various officers, ensuring efficient operations.
Key Policy and Technical Deliverables:
- Policy Integration Framework: Designed a detailed roadmap on “Green Skills for Sustainable Practices,” mapping hard and soft green skills to accelerate the transitions to SDG 9 and SDG 12 in developing economic contexts.
- Strategic Youth Empowerment Brief: Formulated a technical analysis on “Inclusive TVET for Sustainable Development,” identifying structural and pedagogical barriers to technical training in Kenya and presenting actionable pathways for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
NOTE: Drafts developed for institutional review, internal leadership briefing, and mainstreaming into national sustainability reporting frameworks.
My primary responsibilities included:
- Worker Registration: Engaged with construction site workers to collect and verify their credentials, ensuring compliance with the Authority’s regulations.
- Site Mapping: Conducted site mapping exercises to identify and locate construction projects for inspection by the Quality Assurance team.
- Data Entry and Management: Accurately collected and recorded data and maintained comprehensive records.
I gained valuable experience in:
- Data Entry and Management: Accurately entered and maintained records related to accreditation processes while in the Accreditation department.
- Report Writing: Compiled and submitted daily and weekly reports on the Authority’s activities.
- Quality Assurance: Participated in quality assurance activities, gaining a thorough understanding of:
- Construction industry laws and regulations.
- Construction standards and best practices.
- The role of the Authority in regulating the industry.
- Enforcement of the construction industry’s code of conduct.
While at the KEPSA Consult & Circular Economy and Climate Change department, I support:
Reviewing the EU Switch Kenya Green Project proposal.
Planning and implementing activities for the EU Switch Kenya Green Project.
Developing the training calendar for Circular Economy and Market Readiness training under the EU Switch Kenya Green Project.
Mapping of sustainability champions across the plastic, textiles, and organic waste value chains in the 8 regions covered under the EU Switch Kenya Green Project – CE Training plan.
Participating in the technical dialogue on early and responsible Direct Air Capture (DAC) deployment in Kenya.
Participating in the roundtable dialogue on SEAS2050 Kenya Pilot Launch.
Skills
Project Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Sustainability Reporting - ESG
Data Collection, Entry and Management
Environmental Education and Awareness
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Skills and Protocols
Awards
The coursework was tailored to equip me with skills and knowledge on ESG practices such as:
- Acquiring comprehensive knowledge of local and international ESG frameworks, guidelines, and compliance ratings.
- Mastering the integration of ESG principles into corporate operations, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and social performance metrics (CSR).
Developing expertise in ESG data collection, risk management, and strategic implementation.
- Equipped to independently synthesize, prepare, and publish comprehensive corporate Sustainability and ESG Annual Reports in accordance with global disclosure standards.
- Tasked and assessed to prepare an ESG Strategy, an ESG Policy, and a draft Sustainability report for a partner company.
