Andrés Jaramillo
About Andrés Jaramillo
Andrés Jaramillo is a Program Officer for the South American Zone Coffeelands Program at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland. He has extensive experience in program management and monitoring, having previously worked with IOM and Oxfam.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Andrés Jaramillo has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2016. He serves as a Program Officer for the South American Zone Coffeelands Program. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of coffee farmers in South America. Additionally, he has worked as a Project Manager for the BCP - Colombia program since 2012, contributing to various projects that support community development and resilience.
Previous Experience in International Organizations
Prior to his current role, Andrés Jaramillo worked at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as a Programme Monitor from 2005 to 2011. His six years at IOM involved overseeing various migration-related projects. He also held a position at Oxfam as the Forest and Ethnic Territories Coordinator for six months in 2011-2012, where he focused on issues related to environmental sustainability and indigenous rights.
Education and Expertise
Andrés Jaramillo holds a Bachelor's degree from Universidad de Nariño, which he completed from 1999 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree from Universidad de la Sabana, studying from 2008 to 2010. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in program management and development, particularly in the context of social and environmental issues.
Career Timeline
Andrés Jaramillo's career spans over two decades, beginning with his studies at Universidad de Nariño from 1999 to 2004. He joined IOM in 2005, where he worked until 2011. Following this, he spent six months at Oxfam in 2011-2012. Since 2012, he has been with Catholic Relief Services, initially as a Project Manager and later as a Program Officer, reflecting a commitment to international development and humanitarian work.