Capacity Building Specialist

hace 3 días

Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

In coordination with CIMMYT’s stakeholders, identify capacity building opportunities and implement related actions to support strategic and continuous improvement initiatives of the Partner Training program and the Academy.
- Design Partner training plans, in collaboration with scientist, program directors and managers, that meet the needs of CIMMYT’s research work force.
- Facilitate exchanges of information within CIMMYT’s capacity building community within the Research Programs.
- Develop and implement processes and systems to support the operations of the Partner Training Program.
- Develop and share communication materials on partner training program.
- Register and ensure completeness for all Partners’ related courses and participants of the Partner Training Program.
- Ensure quality of the Partner data jointly with CIMMYT’s research programs.
- Establish and report on metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
- Develop and engage strategically with the Academy’s alumni network.
- List and maintain database and contacts of the Academy’s Partners
- Administer the Student Training Program and its related administrative procedures.
- Manage the student contracting process with universities and the student. Coordinate on and offboarding, travel, immigration, etc.
- Support the communication efforts of the Academy internally within CIMMYT and externally with Partners.
- Act as a super user of the Academy learning platform for the Student Training Program and Student Training Program
- Administer the Partner Training Program and its related administrative procedures.
- Monitor registation of course participants/coordinators and the creation of a user profile for the new participants.
- Maintain the database current for all past and new students and partners in the Academy systems (Learning Management System, Dynamics, other databases)
- Ensure the development of an effective external training community within CIMMYT.
- Contribute to the staff training program in collaboration with Human Resources where required.
- Supervise a team member(s) and collaborate functionally with peers and Academy stakeholders globally.
- Any other related activities requested by the supervisor.

**Requirements**:

- Master’s degree in Education, Capacity Building, Administration, Human Resources, International Relations, or similar field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Scientific undergraduate degree is a plus, preferably in plant sciences.
- Experience in the organization of formal and informal training programs for a range of stakeholders, including farmers, extension workers from government, NGOs, and private sector, etc. in agricultural disciplines.
- Fluent and effective communication skills in English at all levels both internally and externally on the full range of work-related activities.
- Experience of Learning Management Systems.
- Intermediate level of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Experience with MS Dynamics is desirable.

**Benefits**

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

  • M25229 Capacity Development Specialist

    hace 3 días

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problem today. It is entrusted with fostering 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...

  • LATAM Communications Specialist

    hace 2 días

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering 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...

  • Payroll Specialist

    hace 1 semana

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    AYROLL SPECIALIST - SOCIAL SECURITYCIMMYT Texcoco, México, México **CIMMYT** is a pioneering international, non-profit organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It focuses on improving the quantity, quality, and reliability of production systems and staple cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millet, and associated crops...

  • Research and Development, Partners Management

    hace 2 semanas

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Research and Development, Partners Management Specialist to work in the Project Management Unit of CIMMYT. The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarter in Texcoco, near Mexico City. **Specific duties**: - Builds CIMMYT’s competence and capacity in selecting, working together with, and leading...

  • Research and Development, Partners Management

    hace 1 semana

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Research and Development, Partners Management Specialist to work in the Project Management Unit of CIMMYT.The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarter in Texcoco, near Mexico City.**Specific duties**:- Builds CIMMYT’s competence and capacity in selecting, working together with, and leading partners,...

  • Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Director

    hace 2 semanas

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    As a result of our 2030 Strategy process and as an outcome of the Science and Innovation Week staff discussions, CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Director reporting directly to the Director General (CEO).This position will be based in Texcoco, Mexico...

  • Global Seed Breeder: Talent Roster for Wheat

    hace 7 días

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering 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...

  • Roster de posiciones de seguridad

    hace 3 semanas

    texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants DescriptionCIMMYT es una organización internacional sin fines de lucro a la vanguardia, dedicada a resolver los problemas del mañana hoy. Se le ha encomendado fomentar la mejora de la cantidad, calidad y confiabilidad de los sistemas de producción y de los cereales básicos, como el maíz, el trigo, el...

  • M24281 Student Administration Assistant, Cimmyt Academy

    hace 2 semanas

    Texcoco, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problem today. It is entrusted with fostering 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...

  • M25186 Financial Specialist

    hace 2 semanas

    Texcoco de Mora, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo

    CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering 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...