Internal Communications Manager M25219

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 Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

The location of this position will be at CIMMYT's headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico.

**Specific duties**:
**Strategy**
- Manage the Internal Communications operational plan aligned with CIMMYT’s mission, vision, and strategic goals to build reputation and maximize the policy and development impact of its research across the main target regions Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to CIMMYT’s researchers and Leadership Team related to Internal Communications.
- Provide input into Chapter strategy and operational plan.
- Manage workflows, including project scoping, prioritization, and scheduling, to ensure timely execution of all requirements.
- Keep abreast of the latest communication trends and technologies, ensuring that the organization is using the most effective tools and strategies.
- Ensures that the internal communication strategy is always current and effective.
- Implement crisis communication plans to ensure that the company is prepared to respond to negative events.

**Creative Hub**
- Ensure consistent brand expression and powerful visuals through creative services in all internal communications materials.
- Coordinate production of communications materials with Creative Hub area for internal communications purposes.
- Ensure that the company's brand voice is consistent across all regions and channels related to internal communications.

**Media Relations**
- Coordinate with Media Relations Manager all activities related to Internal Communications that require media relations support.

**Social & Digital Communications**
- Coordinate with Social and Digital Manager campaigns or strategies related to internal communications as needed.
- Coordinate development and dissemination of CIMMYT's annual report.

**Internal Communications**
- Collaborate with strategic decisions on internal communications channels and tools including townhalls, intranet, newsletters, etc.
- Connect the CIMMYT staff worldwide with clear and consistent internal communication to contribute to staff engagement and retention.
- Change Management Communication: Support change management initiatives by developing effective communication plans and materials to ensure staff members are well-informed about organizational changes and transitions.
- Establish and follow up metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives and events.
- Promote and reinforce CIMMYT's values, mission, and organizational culture through internal communication efforts and events, through initiatives that foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
- Develop CIMMYT's annual report ensuring key messages are well transmitted to position CIMMYT and advocate for CIMMYT's mission to advance a more food
- and nutrition secure future and amplify our impact.
- Coordinate CIMMYT's staff events including Get Together Catalyst of Change and other internal activities.

**Executive Communications**
- Develop speeches, remarks and visuals prepared for executive team communications for internal/staff activities.
- Provide guidance and support to senior leaders on communication matters, including media relations, crisis communications, and public speaking.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop key messages and communication plans for leadership initiatives, announcements, and updates. Assist in preparing presentations and speeches for internal events.

**Regional Communications**
- Coordinate with Communications Regional Managers to develop and implement Internal Communications Campaigns.

**Administration**
- Manage the workflow and plan of the area to ensure all output and deliverables are produced cost-efficiently and according to predetermined timelines guaranteeing internal clients’ satisfaction.
- Create a high performing team that strives for excellence and supports the CIMMYT mission for impact with a culture of shared accountability and results orientation.
- Mentor and empower the communication team to pursue innovative approaches and set demanding metrics for engagement that deliver results in a fast-changing, competitive external communications environment and build the organization’s brand.
- Mentor and empower the communication team to pursue innovative approaches and set demanding metri