Juan Pablo Lopez
MSc International AgriBusiness/Project Manager
Santa Ana
Summary
A dynamic project management and agribusiness professional with over 10 years of experience, excelling in strategic planning, data analysis, and securing project funding through strong partnerships. Career dedicated to applied consulting and research in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the active involvement of the private sector in development. Specializes in creating impact logic models, monitoring and evaluation systems, and developing shared value in agrifood value chains. With a strong focus on climate action and public-private partnerships, recognized as a regional expert in impact measurement systems for strategic decision-making.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Researcher
INCAE Business School
07.2019 - Current
- Communicated key findings to decision-makers, influencing strategic direction based on evidence-based analysis.
- Secured funding for multiple high-impact projects through persuasive grant proposals and strong relationship building.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to enhance data sharing opportunities and expand project scope.
- Championed ethical practices throughout all stages of research, upholding the organization''s commitment to corporate social responsibility.
- Developed comprehensive monitoring tools to track project progress and outcomes.
- Contributed to project planning efforts with focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Project Manager
Sustainable Markets Intelligence Center
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed comprehensive reports, presenting key findings to stakeholders and informing critical business decisions.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Contributed to proposal development efforts by defining appropriate indicators that align with project objectives and funder expectations.
- Leveraged digital monitoring and evaluation solutions to optimize data management processes, improving overall reporting accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
Junior Researcher
Sustainable Markets Research Center
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Optimized data collection techniques for improved reliability and replicability of study results.
- Mentored surveyors in different countries in Latin America, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment, while promoting excellent data quality.
- Designed custom surveys and questionnaires for targeted data gathering efforts tailored to specific project objectives.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously organizing and cleaning research datasets.
- Effectively utilized both quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques for robust interpretation of research findings.
- Assisted in developing survey instruments for data collection, ensuring high response rates and representative samples.
Agribusiness Intern
Interamerican Institute Cooperation on Agriculture
01.2008 - 08.2008
- In charge of developing a program to facilitate access to small and medium producers in a dynamic market, particularly for bean and cocoa producers in the Chorotega Region (Guatuso, Upala).
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
- Participated in planning and execution of community outreach programs, strengthening community relations.
Post-harvest Intern
Hortifruti
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Identification and documentation of post-harvest diseases of essential crops for the company. Identification of +40 diseases of physiological, bacterial and fungal origin for 21 different types of crops (e.g. potato, tomato, orange).
- Preparation of a manual with quality standards to carry out the entry of raw material to the commercialization plant. The documented guide prepared for the Quality Department contained the description of post-harvest diseases for nine fruits, eight vegetables and four roots & tubers.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable International Agribusiness
Georg-August Göttingen University
Germany 05.2001 -
Licentiate Graduated Cum Laude - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Costa Rica
San Pedro, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Costa Rica
San Pedro, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Interpersonal Relationships
KPI Monitoring
Project tracking
Data Analysis
Team player
Detail oriented
Active listening
Communication
Cultural awareness
Collaboration & Networking
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Economy for leaders. Incae Business School
- Long-term course on Impact Measurement and ESG criteria. Terraética
- Organizational carbon neutrality: quantification and reporting of Greenhouse Gases according to INTE/ISO 14064-1:2019, INTE B5:2021 standards and the Carbon Neutrality Country Program 2.0. School of Forestry Engineering of the Technological University of Costa Rica.
- Sustainability Management Program. Incae Business School
- Development-oriented Plant Biotechnology. Martin-Luther University, Germany
- International Management Training. Meta facilitator techniques Jansky Institute, Eidos & Carl-Duisberg Center. Berlin, Germany.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Portuguese
Elementary
Interests
Landscape & Wildlife photography
Dogs
Nature trekking
Timeline
Senior Researcher
INCAE Business School
07.2019 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Project Manager
Sustainable Markets Intelligence Center
01.2016 - 06.2019
Junior Researcher
Sustainable Markets Research Center
05.2013 - 12.2015
Agribusiness Intern
Interamerican Institute Cooperation on Agriculture
01.2008 - 08.2008
Post-harvest Intern
Hortifruti
01.2004 - 07.2004
Master of Science - Sustainable International Agribusiness
Georg-August Göttingen University
05.2001 -
Licentiate Graduated Cum Laude - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Costa Rica
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
University of Costa Rica
05.2001 -
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