Joaquin Navas
1108 5e Avenue, Verdun,Québec
Summary
Over 10 years of experience in Project Evaluation and Organizational Learning, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrity and excellence in results. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to achieve project goals. Multilingual communication skills in English, French, and Spanish enhance cross-cultural collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Evaluation & Learning Consultant
Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Cooperation
Guatemala
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Executed final evaluation of CRIA, a US$25+ million program enhancing agricultural research capacity in Guatemalan universities.
- Reviewed key performance indicators to assess program effectiveness.
- Analyzed program outcomes with AI tools, generating a comprehensive report with strategic recommendations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align evaluation findings with future agricultural development initiatives, including policy changes.
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
Wageningen University
The Netherlands
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Created comprehensive evaluation frameworks for assessing the impact of multi-stakeholder sustainable agricultural projects.
- Supported the design and delivery of a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning program for two e-learning modules for organizations in sustainable agriculture.
- Developed two AI agent prototypes to access and analyze over 150 project documents.
Evaluation & Learning Consultant
New Economy Development Group - IDRC
Ottawa
10.2012 - 04.2025
- Delivered training in evaluation and communication to organizations conducting social research.
- Formulated theories of change and strategic action plans for research projects influencing public policy.
- Gathered evidence of success for donor reporting and project accountability.
- Collaborated with notable partners including Munk School of Global Affairs, Universidad EAFIT, CIDE, and Derechos Digitales.
Officer, International Projects
Concordia University
Montreal
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted international research opportunities to faculty members.
- Oversaw Mitacs’ international portfolio, facilitating Globalink Research Awards and Internships.
- Led special projects to advance Concordia’s internationalization strategy.
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Cooperation
Guatemala
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted mid-term evaluation of CRIA, a USDA-funded program to strengthen agricultural research capacity in Guatemala.
- Gathered evidence of early achievements with actionable recommendations for project implementer and donor.
- Analyzed data and synthesized findings into a comprehensive evaluation report for evidence-based decision-making.
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
University of Toronto – IDRC
Toronto
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Evaluated a 2-year research project and provided recommendations to enhance e-Government policies in Latin America and Caribbean.
- Assisted IDRC in testing Development Evaluation frameworks for international development initiatives.
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
Universidad de San Martin – IDRC
Buenos Aires
11.2009 - 09.2013
- Evaluated project aimed at strengthening policies for enhancing SME participation in public procurement in Latin America.
- Synthesized comprehensive data sets to identify key trends influencing procurement policies.
- Provided evidence-based insights to develop first online specialization degree in public procurement.
Business Systems Analyst
Nutreco Canada Inc.
Guelph, Canada
03.2005 - 10.2008
- Conceptualized and designed scientific software focused on animal nutrition.
- Facilitated meetings with internal and external partners to identify needs and define business requirements across Canada and U.S.
- Translated complex business requirements into functional specifications for software solutions.
- Led implementation of software solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Guelph, Canada
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Developed and implemented testing strategies to enhance performance of web-based software.
- Collected data and established metrics for ongoing monitoring and improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration to strengthen software testing protocols, resulting in increased reliability.
Helpdesk Specialist
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Guelph, Canada
03.2000 - 03.2002
- Established and managed bilingual help desk for technical support to internal and external users.
- Resolved technical issues promptly for both internal and external clients.
- Maintained high standards of customer service in English and French communications.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Developmental Evaluation
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON10-2011
M.Sc. - Capacity Development & Extension
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogota03-1994
Timeline
Evaluation & Learning Consultant
Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Cooperation
03.2025 - 06.2025
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
Wageningen University
05.2023 - 04.2025
Officer, International Projects
Concordia University
03.2021 - 04.2022
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Cooperation
03.2018 - 03.2019
Evaluation & Learning Consultant
New Economy Development Group - IDRC
10.2012 - 04.2025
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
University of Toronto – IDRC
10.2010 - 09.2013
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
Universidad de San Martin – IDRC
11.2009 - 09.2013
Business Systems Analyst
Nutreco Canada Inc.
03.2005 - 10.2008
Quality Assurance Analyst
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
03.2002 - 03.2005
Helpdesk Specialist
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
03.2000 - 03.2002
Graduate Certificate - Developmental Evaluation
University of Waterloo
M.Sc. - Capacity Development & Extension
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Skills
- Evaluation strategies and data analysis
- AI tools and technologies
- Cross-disciplinary communication
- Stakeholder engagement
Training
- Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT, 2024, Deep Teaching Solutions
- Statistical Thinking for Data Science and Analytics, 2016, University of Columbia
- Foundations of Data Analysis, 2015, University of Texas
- Equity-Focused Evaluation Certificate, 2012, UNICEF
- Developmental Evaluation Certificate, 2011, University of Waterloo
- Project Management, 2006, Maple Leaf Foods Leadership Academy
- Six Sigma – Green Belt, 2005, Maple Leaf Foods
Publications
- Mentoring the CITIZENLAB & Cyber Stewards Project in evaluation and research communication., Navas, J., Ramirez, R., Brodhead, D., 2016, https://tinyurl.com/y3vg9pvm
- Exploring developmental evaluation: reflections on two case studies., Norman, C., Navas, J., 2014, https://idl-bnc-idrc.dspacedirect.org/bitstream/handle/10625/55528/IDL-55528.pdf
- Facilitating UFE step-by-step: a process guide for evaluators., Navas, J., Ramirez, R., 2012, https://tinyurl.com/y4s67zll
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Additional Training
- Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT, 2024, Deep Teaching Solutions
- Statistical Thinking for Data Science and Analytics, 2016, University of Columbia
- Foundations of Data Analysis, 2015, University of Texas
- Equity-Focused Evaluation Certificate, 2012, UNICEF
- Developmental Evaluation Certificate, 2011, University of Waterloo
- Project Management, 2006, Maple Leaf Foods Leadership Academy
- Six Sigma – Green Belt, 2005, Maple Leaf Foods
Software
MS Office
Google suite
AI tools (Julius, Anara, Delve, Sanna Labs)
Publications
- Mentoring the CITIZENLAB & Cyber Stewards Project in evaluation and research communication., Navas, J., Ramirez, R., Brodhead, D., 2016, https://tinyurl.com/y3vg9pvm
- Exploring developmental evaluation: reflections on two case studies., Norman, C., Navas, J., 2014, https://idl-bnc-idrc.dspacedirect.org/bitstream/handle/10625/55528/IDL-55528.pdf
- Facilitating UFE step-by-step: a process guide for evaluators., Navas, J., Ramirez, R., 2012, https://tinyurl.com/y4s67zll
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsReferences
Available upon request
Interests
Cycling
Travel
Accomplishments
1. In cooperation with others, I pioneered the use of Utilization-Focused Evaluation and Developmental Evaluations in international cooperation programs.
2. I was part of the team that developed the first "cloud-based" application in Canada in the early 2000s.
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