International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Manager

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective Knowledge-Sharing and Capacity development solutions.
• Collaborate with Research programs and Regional and Country Offices to ensure that CIMMYT Academy’s programs are coordinated.
• Design and implement technical solutions to effectively support research programs, ensuring the development of relevant guidelines, training materials, and learning resources.
• Develop educational solutions, improving the learning curriculum, manuals, and modules.
• Design, deliver and monitor partner training plans.
• Manage the Student Training Program, including contracting, onboarding, and offboarding processes for students, Visiting Scientists, Adjunct Scientists or Fellows.
• Ensure the content and delivery of CIMMYT Academy meet CIMMYT’s quality standards.
• Document and generate regular reports detailing processes, outputs, and outcomes, based on key metrics and performance indicators.
• Manage and oversee the Academy’s partnerships with universities, develop learning programs in partnership, and increase the volume and adherence of students applying to CIMMYT Academy offerings.
• Develop and monitor indicators on the activities and impact of capacity development services.
• Establish and manage CIMMYT Academy’s fundraising, engagement, communication and marketing strategy, seeking support and guidance from the Engagement Chapter.
• Monitor budget and generate resources and funding.
• Position based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

QA Engineer

• Perform walkthroughs and testing of internal controls based on the risk matrix to identify key risks, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Validate expense transactions and documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy, especially within the procure-to-pay cycle and provision process.
• Actively engage with regional teams to support the implementation and strengthening of internal controls aligned with institutional and donor requirements.
• Monitor internal and external audit observations and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist during audits and provide support in preparing documentation and responses.
• Collaborate on risk assessments and updates (Risk matrix) required by the Risk Management Unit.
• Contribute to finance quality assurance efforts by reviewing and updating procedures and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Provide responsive and respectful support to users across all levels, ensuring professional handling compliance-related queries.
• Coordinate and follow up on findings reported in the Internal Control Certification process with Country Offices, ensuring action plans are in place for identified risk events.
• Conduct periodic reviews of partner financial reports and compliance.
• Participate in ad hoc projects or assignments as delegated by the supervisor.

Internal Control and Quality Assurance Analyst

Support Engineer

• CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Financial Analyst Junior to work in Finance Department.
• Review and validate financial data from Country Mapping Templates and Pipelines to create and maintain Project Contract IDs (PCIDs) in the financial system.
• Ensure timely and accurate input of ICC (Institutional Cost Classification) data and maintain the Elaboration Database (EDB) with high data integrity.
• Monitor and update project financial records to support real-time decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Financial Analyst in reviewing proposal budgets, ensuring alignment with CGIAR costing guidelines, donor requirements, and institutional policies.
• Provide analytical support in budget formulation, identifying cost efficiencies and financial risks.
• Assist in the preparation of budget narratives and justifications for donor submissions.
• Upload approved project budgets into the financial system, ensuring consistency and accuracy across modules.
• Support the configuration and maintenance of financial templates and tools used for project tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and review financial reports for donors, internal stakeholders, and management, ensuring compliance with signed agreements and CGIAR standards.
• Support donor-specific, internal, and external audits by compiling documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and improve data accuracy.
• Provide technical and procedural support to colleagues within PFMU and other departments.
• Respond to queries from supervisors and analysts with timely and well-documented information.

Financial Support Analyst

Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for assigned roles: advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and reference checking.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and recruitment timelines.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to design sourcing strategies and engage diverse candidate pools.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies tailored to each role and region.
• Identify and engage high-potential passive candidates through professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, academic networks, sector-specific boards).
• Maintain and update candidate pipelines and sourcing trackers.
• Conduct structured screening interviews using competency- and values-based approaches.
• Prepare interview sheets and support interview panels with relevant evaluation tools.
• Facilitate structured debriefs to support transparent and inclusive selection decisions.
• Ensure a smooth, timely recruitment process that meets both candidate and hiring manager expectations.
• Provide weekly updates to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Recommend improvements to processes, tools, or communications based on feedback.
• Ensure positive and respectful candidate interactions and provide timely updates to candidates and hiring teams.
• Support reference checks and offer coordination as needed.

Senior Recruiter

• Develop and implement global compensation strategies, including market benchmarking, salary structures, and merit-based increases.
• Lead the annual review and update of salary scales and consulting fee frameworks.
• Oversee the design and revision of global staff benefits and allowances (housing, pension, transportation, hardship, danger pay).
• Benchmark benefits across staff groups; ensure internal equity and labor law compliance.
• Evaluate and negotiate with benefits providers; monitor utilization and employee satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies and procedures; provide guidance on job grading and evaluations.
• Supervise HR data analytics across multiple country offices; develop dashboards and reports for compensation, benefits, and workforce metrics.
• Oversee monthly HR reporting and ensure accurate administration of the Leave module for CIMMYT-run offices.
• Support position creation and maintenance in Dynamics 365 and provide technical assistance to HR teams.
• Lead preparation and review of HR documentation for audits; coordinate with Finance, Donor Relations, and other units for audit responses.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Supervise and validate outputs of the C&B team; foster collaboration across HR and other departments.
• Communicate policies clearly to staff and supervisors and collaborate with Payroll and Finance on payroll provisions and on-cost mechanisms.

Global Compensation and Benefits Manager

Research Scientist

• Apoyar al hub Jalisco (Actividades en diferentes puntos del estado) en el escalamiento de la agricultura sustentable, según las necesidades de diversos proyectos.
• Coordinar la instalación de módulos, áreas de extensión y ensayos agronómicos en colaboración con productores y técnicos en la región de Jalisco.
• Asegurar la correcta recopilación de datos y la carga de información por parte del equipo técnico de módulos, áreas de extensión y ensayos agronómicos.
• Proponer e implementar nuevas prácticas y tecnologías para la producción de maíz, trigo, cebada y cultivos asociados en Jalisco.
• Coordinar la participación del equipo técnico en diversos tareas y eventos durante los ciclos de cultivos.
• Documentar y reportar estrategias, operaciones y resultados obtenidos durante los proyectos.
• Analizar datos de campo y generar reportes prácticos para divulgación de resultados e identificación de oportunidades de mejora.
• Coordinar y desarrollar actividades de capacitación, eventos demostrativos o recorridos de campo de acuerdo con las necesidades de los proyectos operados en el Hub

Asistente de investigación

Consultant

• Establish a solid framework and comprehensive policies and procedures to enhance CIMMYT’s operational efficiency and governance
• Report to the COO and provide regular updates on progress and issues
• Be based at CIMMYT HQ in Texcoco, Mexico
• Conduct a thorough review of existing organizational policies, procedures, and the framework to manage them
• Benchmark current policies against industry standards and legal requirements and identify gaps, redundancies, and areas for improvement
• Draft new policies and procedures to address gaps and update/refine existing policies to ensure clarity, relevance, and compliance
• Ensure policies promote CIMMYT’s values, transparency, accountability, and alignment with institutional strategy and risk appetite
• Engage with key stakeholders (leadership team and process owners), facilitate workshops/meetings, and incorporate feedback
• Develop a detailed implementation plan with timelines, responsibilities, resources, and training materials
• Provide training, including training the trainers, and support staff and volunteers in adopting new policies and procedures
• Deliver assessment report, draft and final policy/procedure documents, implementation plan, training plan/materials, and a prioritized finalized set of policies

Consultant, Policies and Procedures

• Oversee and coordinate all F&B outlets and services (Cafeteria, Dining Hall, Catering, Food Truck, Grocery Store, Vending Machines).
• Manage the department’s budget, cost control, revenue, and profitability.
• Develop and update the product and service catalog.
• Lead menu planning and control, including nutritional information and communication materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers and ensure timely deliveries.
• Control inventories and fixed assets.
• Coordinate uniforms, equipment, and work materials for staff.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and certifications (Distintivo H, safety regulations).
• Analyze satisfaction surveys and complaints, implement improvements.
• Propose and develop strategies to increase revenue.

Food and Beverage Manager

Administrative Assistant

• Provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and logistical support to the Dryland Crops Program (DCP).
• Prepare and manage financial reports for assigned scientists' credit cards and support expense processing and requisitions.
• Process prepayments in Dynamics 365 according to institutional finance procedures.
• Support program events, meetings, conferences, and workshops; send invitations and manage participant communications.
• Arrange logistics including transport, airfare, accommodation, and facilitate participant reimbursements when required.
• Make BCD travel reservations for national flights for assigned teams.
• Raise CAPEX requisitions and monitor procurement progress.
• Process Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs); manage DHL shipments and KeMHPIS documentation and liaise with procurement.
• Upload subgrant agreements via SGM and ICERTIS and maintain a subgrants tracker.
• Upload critical project information into institutional systems (SharePoint, Teamwork, PMP) and support tracking of milestones and deliverables.
• Assist in meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up actions; rotate tasks within the admin team to ensure coverage.
• Maintain organized records and files for all program-related administrative processes.
• Serve as the DCP focal person at HQ to follow up with enabling units (HR, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Facilities) to ensure timely action on program requirements.