Chiedozie Chimezie
Salford,Manchester
Summary
A self-motivated and dedicated sustainability professional with 5 years of experience in food security, water treatment systems, and environmental safety. Proven in engaging with communities, nonprofits, and SMEs on food, water, and climate issues, with a particular focus on water quality and climate resilience. Skilled in technical writing, public speaking, and data collection to support sustainability initiatives, and fully committed to advancing solutions for global sustainability challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Delegate
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
02.2023
- Developed and deployed policies and strategies for water scarcity adaptation
- Collaborated with key players globally to address water usage in agriculture
- Enhanced field capacity for agriculture adaptation to water scarcity
- Focused on ensuring food security for all through efficient water use
- Contributed to the 2nd WASAG Global Framework for Action Assembled with global stakeholders, I addressed water usage in agriculture, developed policies for water scarcity, and improved field capacity for agriculture adaptation
- I fostered collaboration to ensure food security for all and contributed to the 2nd WASAG Global Framework for Action
Young Changemaker
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, inc.
08.2018
- Participated in the 22nd session of The Youth Assembly in New York
- Collaborated with a global network of youth to address pressing global issues
- Contributed to discussions on sustainable development
- Engaged in action-oriented initiatives for positive change
- Supported the mission of the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc
Sustainability Officer ( Volunteer )
Nigerian Youth SDGs Network
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Supported actualization of SD Goal 8 in Nigeria
- Facilitated implementation program for the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan
- Conducted community outreach and engagement activities
- Assisted in organizing training sessions and workshops
- Contributed to the development of program materials
Water Treatment Technician
Seven Up Bottling Company Limited
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed and maintained a 48 cubic meter reverse osmosis system alongside 3 water treatment plants 25 cubic meters each, (including descaling and microbial control on membrane vessels, backwashing, sanitizing sand filters, strainers, polishers, UV light tubes, and the Oxygen-zone machine
- Adopted GMP (good manufacturing practices)
- Monitored and maintained records of gauges, meters, and operational activities
- Conducted routine lab tests and analysis of water parameters to ensure quality
- Ensured availability of specified chemicals for water treatment
- Minimized waste and improved water conservation methods up to 23,000l water use ratio/ fiscal year
Technical Research Officer
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Initiative
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Designed audience and channel-specific messages for clients/stakeholders, CSOs, government, or various change agents using market insights
- Collated all data on top challenges in the food and agriculture sector across developed and developing nations and how they were resolved
- Monitored, managed, and analysed challenges still plaguing both sectors across developing countries and what efforts are been made to address same
- Scouted for more updates on activities from assigned organizations and individuals
- Disseminated advocacy plans through social media, with updates of previous steps taken to address key issues (impacts of climate change on agriculture/ how developing countries are supporting entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector to boost MSME’s productivity)
- Engaged relevant change agents daily on X formerly Twitter, to identify and provide support (policy, resources, etc.) using analysis from all of the above
- Managed intervention budgets, ensuring DFID compliance, and collaborated with partners to design models that boost business opportunities for rural entrepreneurs, improve resource access, and ensure quality assurance for all outputs
- Read and contributed to the latest agricultural enterprise research
- Actively participated in monthly stakeholder dialogues on smallholder farmers' development and contributed to strategic policy discussions at stakeholders' forums, round tables, and interactive sessions with key agricultural institutions in West Africa
Health, Safety and Environment Intern
AOSOrwell Limited
06.2015 - 11.2015
- I identified sources of physical safety hazards in facility work areas, investigate solutions and make recommendations for corrective action
- Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations for environmental and safety areas including OSHA guidelines and hazardous material
- Identified and tracked open concerns and work with design engineers for corrective action resolution of issues identified during Safety testing
- Documented training records, delivery checks, equipment maintenance records, pest control records, cleaning schedules, temperature charts and non-conformance reports
- Set up checks for control measures CCP to confirm that the process is under control and critical limits are not exceeded
Education
MSc - Sustainability
University of Salford
09.2024 - 08.2025
BEng - Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri
09.2014 - 02.2019
Skills
- Team leadership
- Collaboration
- Program facilitation
- Training coordination
- Community outreach
- Policy development
- Global stakeholder engagement
- Environmental Compliance
- Water treatment operations
- Quality control management
- Strategic planning
- Oral and written communication
Certification
- Introduction to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) - UNICEF, 2022
- BSAFE - United Nations Department of Safety and Security,2021
- Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK), 2021
· Water Pollution Management - Cap-Net UNDP, 2022
- Managing Safely - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, 2021
- Food Safety/Hygiene and HACCP in Retail Outlets - Acquilla Solutions Limited, 2019
- General, HSE Competence Development Course (Level 3) - Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, 2017
· Introduction to Safety Management - Osha Academy, 2015
Timeline
MSc - Sustainability
University of Salford
09.2024 - 08.2025
Sustainability Officer ( Volunteer )
Nigerian Youth SDGs Network
08.2024 - 07.2025
Youth Delegate
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
02.2023
Water Treatment Technician
Seven Up Bottling Company Limited
01.2022 - 07.2024
Technical Research Officer
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Initiative
02.2019 - 01.2022
Young Changemaker
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, inc.
08.2018
Health, Safety and Environment Intern
AOSOrwell Limited
06.2015 - 11.2015
BEng - Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Introduction to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) - UNICEF, 2022
- BSAFE - United Nations Department of Safety and Security,2021
- Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK), 2021
· Water Pollution Management - Cap-Net UNDP, 2022
- Managing Safely - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, 2021
- Food Safety/Hygiene and HACCP in Retail Outlets - Acquilla Solutions Limited, 2019
- General, HSE Competence Development Course (Level 3) - Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, 2017
· Introduction to Safety Management - Osha Academy, 2015
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