George Ofoegbu

A result-oriented graduate with practical experience supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), agribusinesses, and sustainable economic development through active involvement with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under the Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria (SEDIN) programme. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, research, and reporting across the Access to Market, Access to Finance and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem components, while managing multiple priorities to support efficient programme delivery. Now seeking to pursue a career in project management, with a focus on supporting business-initiated activities and contribute to sustainable, inclusive economic development.

Junior Consultant at GIZ NIGERIA - Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria (SEDIN) programme (2026-08 – Present)

• Developed a budget addendum supporting participation in SIAL Paris and inCosmetics Global Barcelona, facilitating the continuation and implementation of international trade fairs activities.
• Developed and deployed a startup progress questionnaire and Google Form for Lab of Tomorrow (LoT) startups, analysing collected data to identify business progress, challenges, and support needed.
• Documented key outcomes from the Afrizonemart B2B Workshop by preparing a comprehensive activity report capturing discussion, insights, and follow-up actions.

Programme Assistant at GIZ NIGERIA - Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria (SEDIN) programme (2025-07 – 2026-04)

Technical Advisor support: Access to Market | Access to Finance | Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

• Supported the design of a Catalytic Capital Financing Scheme through market research and stakeholder engagement to improve MSMEs' access to finance across the textile and agro-processing value chains in Nigeria and Ghana.
• Co-developed a concept note for the Omniverse Summit 2026 policy session, "Mainstreaming User-Centered Approach in Digitalising Government Services"
• Mobilised over 25 public and private sector stakeholders to participate in the Omniverse Summit 2026 policy session "Mainstreaming User-Centered Approach in Digitalising Government Services," strengthening cross-sector dialogue on digital public services.
• Supported export promotion activities alongside the Team Leader through market research, ecosystem mapping, and stakeholder engagement, identifying regional and international market opportunities.
• Coordinated strategic engagement between GIZ and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) at the Climate Change Action Summit 2025, leading to institutional collaboration relationship.
• Supported programme implementation in compliance with GIZ administrative, procurement, and project management procedures.
• Facilitated market linkages for Lab of Tomorrow (LoT) startups across public and private sectors, creating opportunities for partnerships, market access and business growth.
• Conducted stakeholder mapping and ecosystem research, identifying strategic partners to support programme implementation.
• Served as Rapporteur for "The Role of Business Sector in Developing Markets" at the National MSME Conference 2025, documenting key discussions and recommendations to support follow-up actions.
• Prepared Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical reports, meeting minutes, stakeholder communications, and project documentation, supporting effective programme implementations and compliance with GIZ documentation standards.
• Coordinated stakeholder mapping and engagement for the Driving Logistics Collaboration in Nigeria Ecosystem Workshop, strengthening business partnerships with over 40 public and private sector stakeholders.
• Conducted data collection, stakeholder mapping, performance tracking and analysis, generating insights to support programme monitoring and reporting.
• Represented Technical Advisors at high-level stakeholder engagements and capacity-building workshops, documenting key discussions, agreed actions, and follow-up recommendations.
• Co-organised the Women Mentorship Network Workshop, engaging over 20 stakeholders to identify key barriers affecting women in society promoting sustainable initiatives.
• Supported the Greening E-Commerce Sensitisation Workshop under GIZ Nigeria's Pan-African e-Commerce Initiative (PeCI), engaging over 20 public and private sectors stakeholders and promoting awareness of sustainable e-commerce practices.
• Coordinated workshop logistics, participant management, procurement support, and budget planning, ensuring timely delivery of programme events.
• Distributed surveys and questionnaires and gathered responses, generating performance data to support programme monitoring and reporting.

Compliance Intern at Awaritse Nigeria Limited (2023-07 – 2023-09)

• Worked with Team Leader in coordinating compliance documentation for 5+ vessel fleet, ensuring full renewal of regulatory certifications with NIMASA including IAPP, SOPEP, ISPP and Ballast Water Management Plan.
• Managed documentation workflows and tracked regulatory approvals, ensuring timely project completion.
• Coordinated communication between internal teams and external regulators to maintain operational compliance.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Relations – Covenant University