Manager, CIMMYT Academy

Overview

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It fosters improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, by building strong partnerships. This work enhances the livelihoods of resource-poor farmers and supports a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, focused on reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org. CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and service-oriented professional to join the Operations Chapter as a Capacity Development Manager and oversee the CIMMYT Academy team and services. This role will lead the knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives of the CIMMYT Academy. The position will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Responsibilities

• 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 CIMMYT Academy programs are coordinated.
• Design and implement technical solutions to support research programs, developing 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 for students, Visiting Scientists, Adjunct Scientists or Fellows.
• Ensure the CIMMYT Academy content and delivery meet CIMMYT’s quality standards to contribute to long-term knowledge sharing and capacity development.
• 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.

Requirements

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law, the package includes a year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, and Mexican social benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

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