Valentine Chukwu

Researcher / Technical writer

Lagos

Research Expertise

Forestry

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Grant proposal writing

Technical writing

Ideation and collaborative research

About

Valentine is a well-versed researcher and writer with more than 9 years of experience working with dynamic teams, creating, refining, and elevating content outputs. Skilled at both crafting compelling content and using a strategic mindset to align content with the client's objectives and brand guidelines, he takes pleasure in delivering stellar content and ideating solutions from project ideas. He holds a master’s degree with extensive experience in research and technical writing, including proposal development in the development sector. Where required, he ensures content is SEO-optimised and adheres to quality standards, reliability, accuracy, and project timeliness. With the ability to distil complex ideas into a concise and clear message, he is detail-oriented, reliable, responsive, and responsible. He possesses industry knowledge, organisation, business attitudes, critical thinking, strong interpersonal and communication skills. Valentine approaches each project with enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. He is open to collaboration and opportunities in project ideation, research and content creation of any kind.

Publications

Assessing the state of the green economy transition in Africa

Political Economy of a Green Economy: Transition in Africa

2020

Entrepreneurial Activities in Rural Forest Communities in Nigeria: Case Study of Onigambari Forest Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Research on Humanities and Social Sciences

2019

Nonlinear Height-Stump Diameter Models for Tectona grandis Linn. F Stands in Omo Forest Reserve, Nigeria

Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment

2017

Education

University of Ibadan

Masters, Forest Biology and Silviculture / February, 2015

Ibadan

Experience

Foundation for Investigative Journalism and Social Justice, Nigeria

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer / January, 2024 — Present

 Ideating projects based on FIJ’s extensive social justice reporting, and investigative work.  Writing project proposals to potential donors.  Coordinating the delivery of our ongoing projects.  Writing project reports and ensuring that journalists meet deliverables to funders.  Executing any other program-related responsibilities as required by donors

Dr. Ikenna Ejezie Writing Studio, United Kingdom

Researcher/Dissertation/Content Writer / May, 2021 — March, 2024

• Conducted academic researches and wrote high-quality literature reviews, essays, papers, and dissertations. • Employed robust research methods to effectively obtain data for academic papers. • Supported students in conducting research for projects, including dissertations and theses. • Provided guidance and support to improve student performance. • Read and edited students’ dissertations and essays, and implemented feedback. • Built rapport and maintained excellent time management, and regularly met deadlines

The Center for Public Service Productivity and Development (CeProd), Nigeria

Researcher/Grant Writer / June, 2023 — January, 2024

• Studied the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization. • Researched grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies • Drafted grant proposals and supported documents based on the funding requirements of the organization. • Submitted proposals to grant coordinators for approval. • Maintained positive relationships with funders and other stakeholders.

TimeTrack, Austria

Content Writer / July, 2022 — 2023

• Researched and wrote content to revolutionize the work processes of companies. • Interpreted the content brief to understand the requirements. • Wrote assigned articles on time management, project management, leadership, and digitization. • Optimized content based on SEO principles. • Incorporated TimeTrack as software and other key concepts in every article. • Worked with the content editor to ensure the timely delivery of top-notch content.

African Heritage Institution Ltd/Gte, Nigeria

Researcher and Field Officer / January, 2019 — November, 2019

• Collected data for Business Environment and Competitiveness Across Nigerian States (BECANS IV) project • Booked appointments with selected firms, ministries and agencies in Cross River State • Administered survey instruments to selected respondents and collected data • Liaised with focal persons in the state • Transferred response to templates for onward submission to the technical team.

CIvil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC), Nigeria

Programme / ICT Officer / July, 2015 — February, 2016

Managed social media initiatives and campaigns of the organisation Coordinated zonal launches across six geopolitical zones of Nigeria Served as Editor-in-Chief of the organisation to review/edit reports and publications Organised Southern and Northern review meetings on budget transparency

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