Jairo Andrade
About Jairo Andrade
Jairo Andrade serves as the Chief of Party for the Cocoa Alliance in El Salvador. He has a background in project monitoring and evaluation and has held academic leadership roles in agriculture.
Work at Cocoa Alliance El Salvador
Jairo Andrade serves as the Chief of Party for the Cocoa Alliance in El Salvador. In this role, he oversees initiatives aimed at improving the cocoa sector in the region. His responsibilities include strategic planning, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement to enhance the sustainability and productivity of cocoa farming.
Previous Experience at ACDI/VOCA
From 2008 to 2012, Jairo Andrade worked at ACDI/VOCA as a specialist in project monitoring and evaluation. During his four years in this position, he focused on assessing project outcomes and ensuring that initiatives met their objectives. His expertise contributed to the effective management of various development programs.
Academic Background at Brigham Young University
Jairo Andrade earned his master's degree from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1994 to 1996. This academic experience provided him with advanced knowledge and skills relevant to his professional career in project management and agricultural development.
Former Role as Dean of Agriculture College
Jairo Andrade served as the Dean of the Agriculture College at Ingeniería Química ESPOCH from 1991 to 1993. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing academic programs, faculty management, and student affairs within the college, contributing to the development of agricultural education.