Director of Knowledge Management and IT

hace 6 días

Texcoco de Mora, México Cimmyt A tiempo completo
About CIMMYT

CIMMYT is a leading international organization dedicated to solving global agricultural challenges. Our mission is to improve the livelihoods of millions of resource-poor farmers through cutting-edge research and innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Knowledge Management and IT to lead our digital transformation and innovation efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to leverage technology and knowledge management to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership to enhance operational efficiency and transform corporate systems through robust IT infrastructure, security, and system management.
  • Integrate KM and IT functions to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Oversee KM resources and practices to improve research quality.
  • Manage IT infrastructure, ensuring it supports high-performance computing and collaborative research.
  • Maintain adequate access management levels and security frameworks to mitigate cybersecurity risks and ensure business continuity.
  • Support Research Programs with IT and KM services, including big data strategies and advanced technologies.
  • Oversee organizational-wide license management.
  • Pre-and post IT project review and IT program sponsorship.
Requirements
  • Establishes ambitious goals for the department, aligning with CIMMYT's strategic objectives.
  • Digital strategy formulation and review: Alignment IT Strategy to Business Strategy.
  • Leads by example and mentors a culturally diverse team across multiple geographical locations, fostering collaboration and inclusivity.
  • Fosters a culture of innovation, driving continuous improvement and encouraging the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
  • Cultivates a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and innovation throughout the organization.
External Relationships
  • Establishes and nurtures relationships with key external partners, including academic institutions, government entities, and industry leaders.
  • Builds and maintains strategic alliances with research institutions, technology providers, and knowledge networks to support CIMMYT's goals.
  • Represents CIMMYT in international consortia and meetings, leveraging these platforms to enhance partnerships and collaborations.
  • Engages with diverse stakeholders, including users of Knowledge Management and Information Technologies products and services, donors, national agricultural research systems (NARs), governments, foundations, and other entities, both nationally and internationally, to achieve shared objectives.
Resource Mobilization
  • Proactively identifies, cultivates, and secures funding opportunities that align with CIMMYT's strategic priorities, ensuring that KM and IT initiatives are adequately supported and sustained.
  • Engages with donors, funding agencies, and strategic partners to present compelling proposals that emphasize the impact of KM and IT on the broader research agenda, fostering relationships that result in increased funding and collaborative opportunities.
  • Coordinates with Donor Relations and Fundraising Support department to align funding efforts with the organization's research objectives, ensuring that resource mobilization activities support the overall mission and vision of CIMMYT.
Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Develops and implements clear metrics and benchmarks to assess the effectiveness of Knowledge Management (KM) and Information Technology (IT) initiatives.
  • Delivers quarterly and comprehensive reports to senior management and the board, highlighting progress, challenges, and emerging opportunities in KM and IT.
  • Establishes performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of KM and IT initiatives, using data-driven insights to optimize departmental performance.
Management
  • Manages the department's annual budget, ensuring strategic financial planning and adherence to budgetary constraints.

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