Andrew Kaiser
About Andrew Kaiser
Andrew Kaiser is a Program Manager II specializing in Agriculture and Livelihoods at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in international development, having held various roles in organizations such as the Peace Corps and the Rainforest Alliance.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Andrew Kaiser serves as Program Manager II for Agriculture and Livelihoods at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2021. In this role, he manages programs focused on agricultural development and livelihoods in Afghanistan. His responsibilities include overseeing project implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
Prior to his current position, Andrew Kaiser worked at Catholic Relief Services as a Program Manager for Agriculture and Livelihoods from 2019 to 2021, also in Afghanistan. He began his tenure with CRS as a Fellow in the Palestinian Territories from 2018 to 2019, where he contributed to various initiatives in East Jerusalem.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Andrew Kaiser gained early experience as a Summer Intern at SODIS Foundation in Cochabamba, Bolivia, in 2015. He also worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant for Rainforest Alliance from 2015 to 2016 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Additionally, he served as a Spring Intern in the Office of Agricultural Policy at the U.S. Department of State in 2016.
Educational Background
Andrew Kaiser holds a Master of Arts degree from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where he studied Development Economics and International Development from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Mary Washington from 1997 to 2001.
Achievements in Program Management
In his role as Program Manager, Andrew Kaiser has led the agriculture technical writing and design for two successful multi-sectoral proposals for USAID, which totaled $35 million. He managed the CRS USAID/BHA portfolio for Afghanistan, valued at $6.9 million in FY21, demonstrating his capability in program management and resource allocation.