Joe Knockaert has more than 35 years experience in international development and international education in a career that has seen him work both in Canada and abroad for CIDA, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and Simon Fraser University. His work with CIDA has taken him to more than 20 countries, including long term assignments in South Africa, the Caribbean and Indonesia. Management positions at CIDA have included: Director, Strategic Planning Unit (Policy Branch); Director, Pakistan and Afghanistan Programs; and Director, Indonesia Program (based in Jakarta). Most recently Joe was the Director for CIDA's Pacific Regional Office.
Joe has also served on international development advisory boards at Capilano University and a private foundation supporting projects in Asia, Africa and the Americas, and is currently a member of similar boards for the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.
Joe brings direct experience in planning and management of diverse programs and projects, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building and public engagement.