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Improving resilient agrifood systems to benefit resource-poor farmers and enhance climate sustainability.

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research(ICAR). Please refer to this website for more information: BISA is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Finance Manager. We are seeking for a dynamic, and self-motivated professional with excellent organizational and people skills for the position of Finance Manager for BISA. The location of this position will be Ludhiana, Punjab.The main responsibilities of this position will be: Manages and oversees the entire Finance function within the BISA and supervises the Financial Management of the BISA and the to-be-established Finance Service Center in India.  The Finance Manager will report administratively to the BISA Managing Director and functionally to the Regional Finance Manager.General Management &amp; supervision<ul><li>Manages the Finance Function of the BISA to effectively deploy administrative, financial and technical resources to achieve the objectives and deliverables in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. </li><li>Established and leads the establishment of a country shared service center, which provides efficient and effective transactional financial services for multiple organizations., based on established service level agreements. </li><li>Manage, supervise, and lead the finance and accounting teams, ensuring they meet their objectives. Provide guidance, mentorship, training, and capacity building for finance staff to enhance their skills and performance.</li><li>Maintains the right set of performance indicators to measure the organization’s performance with regard to financial management.</li><li>Review and prepare a supplement to the BISA standard policies when the specific situation of the country requires deviation from the standard policies  (e.g., integrate regulatory and statutory requirements). Update these supplements regularly. Ensure staff clearly understand and implement all policies and benefits. </li><li>Identify the bottlenecks and work to resolve them for smooth financial operations.</li></ul> Financial Management <ul><li>Closely oversee accounting entry and preparation of financial reports and annual audited financial statements, donors, vendor payments, and regional scientists using the ERP in use. </li><li>Maintain an adequate Internal Control framework over financial reporting. </li><li>Prepare periodic financial reports, lead the budget and latest estimate cycle, and provide financial monitoring tools to Project leaders.  </li><li>Ensure that funds are transferred to vendors/employees/partners promptly, and that financial analysis &amp; follow-up on budgetary line items is accurate and prompt; monitor and evaluate projects/program expenses; perform verification and preparation of financial statements for programs and projects. </li><li>Oversee / Implement appropriate Treasury, Investment and Cash Management practices. </li><li>Ensure timely financial correspondence with HQ, partners, and other national and international offices. </li><li>Support partner organizations to help them understand the accounting and financial reporting system as required. Execute partner financial capacity building and financial reports.</li><li>Ensure the segregation of duties among the finance team.</li><li>In coordination with the HR function, thoroughly do the second-level review of the Payroll cycle and ensure that the right level of employee provisions is accounted for and withholding taxes, social security, and provident fund contributions are accounted for (including timely deposits of employee provident funds).</li><li>Prepare budgets with Full Costing of seed production and costing of farm operations and service arrangements and review at each quarter end.</li><li>Ensure full tax compliance (direct and indirect taxes, such as GST and withholding taxes).</li><li>Fixed Assets Management: Ensure all assets are tracked, annually physically verified, and that additions and disposals are appropriately authorized in line with DOA (delegation of authority).</li><li>Facilitate the work of auditors when undergoing an audit and prepare management response to the auditor recommendations, in compliance with donor rules and regulations; ensure follow-up of auditor recommendations and execution by local and expatriate staff. </li><li>Preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP. </li><li>Ensure financial statutory compliance with regard to direct and indirect taxes, CSR regulations and Central Bank (RBI) regulations and other respective concerned national agencies with proper reporting’s. </li><li>Maintain Focus, Efficient, Efficacy and compliant operations in the country </li><li>Integrate financial sound grant management. </li><li>Ensure and supervise on-time donor financial reporting in compliant with Donor contractual terms in coordination with the HQ.</li><li>Responsible for timely balance sheet reconciliation on monthly basis.</li><li>Leads coordination responses to Internal and External Audits.</li><li>Ensure sound financial management is cascaded down to BISA’s farms throughout India, including inventory management and appropriate costing of Seed and Crops valuation.</li><li>Ensure to follow the policy and delegations to make system more transparent and sustainable.</li><li>Ensure high-performing finance team responsibilities. </li><li>Perform any other duties requested with respect to financial management.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Must have a Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. </li><li>Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) with at least 10 years of working experience out of which 5 years of leading and managing diverse teams in support services. </li><li>Advance level of knowledge of the Financial and Procurement best practices. </li><li>Expert knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and Indian GAAP.</li><li>Deep knowledge of Financial grant management. </li><li>Ability to provide strategic inputs for proposal and budget development, financial tracking and analysis. </li><li>Experience in operating ERP software, with a preference for Microsoft D365.</li><li>Experience of working with non-for-profit (International NGO) sector is highly desirable. </li><li>Knowledge of Indian Statute, applicable laws/ taxation, regulation and prevalent practices in international NGO sector. </li><li>Facility to travel to the various sites and farms frequently during the year.</li></ul>BenefitsThe position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/8BF882BAE1/apply/">Apply Online</a>  for  IN25171 BISA- Finance Manager. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address), of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

BISA - Finance Manager

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.The Business Systems Manager demonstrates the following competencies and observable behaviors to ensure successful delivery of CIMMYT’s ERP initiatives. <ul><li>Deep hands-on understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance &amp; Operations/Customer Engagement), data model, extensions, and ALM. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong proficiency with Microsoft Power BI/Fabric for enterprise analytics, data modeling, DAX, and governance. </li></ul><ul><li>Microsoft Azure services (App Service, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Key Vault, Azure AD/Entra ID) and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD). </li></ul><ul><li>Database and integration: SQL Server, data warehousing concepts, REST/JSON, OData, SOAP, and secure API design. </li></ul><ul><li>JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks for ERP-related customizations and portals. </li></ul><ul><li>Ideally, working knowledge of SAP Concur (expense, travel, invoice) integrations and Sapience platform configuration and data flows. </li><li>Builds a high-performing development team; sets clear goals, mentors, and conducts constructive performance feedback. </li><li>Creates an inclusive, learning-oriented culture; encourages peer reviews, coding standards, and knowledge sharing. </li><li>Balances workload and prioritization; ensures sustainable delivery pace and staff wellbeing. </li><li>Promotes a DevOps culture emphasizing collaboration, continuous feedback, automation, and learning across internal teams and external partners, reducing handoffs and accelerating value delivery. </li><li>Defines and controls Scope of Work (SoW) for outsourced partners; ensures deliverables meet quality, timeline, and budget. </li><li>Challenges estimates/quotations using effort baselines; negotiates fair rates. </li><li>Enforces SLAs and acceptance criteria; drives issue resolution and continuous improvement with vendors. </li><li>Works closely with the Solution Architect and the PMO on plans, dependencies, and milestones; maintains transparent progress reporting. </li><li>Maintains a centralized Change Request and Problem resolution backlog, commonly used by all parties involved, and provides updates on progress made against it resolution.  Custodian of the Change Request and Problem Resolution Procedures. </li><li>Applies Agile/iterative practices and ERP release management; ensures robust testing and UAT sign‑off. </li><li>Owns risk/issue logs, mitigations, and change control; protects scope while enabling necessary change. </li><li>Drives a DevOps operating model that integrates Agile development practices with Lean operations, fostering shared accountability across development, testing, release, and post-production support. </li><li>Adheres to organizational standards, secure-by-design principles, and DevOps governance practices, ensuring traceability from backlog to deployment and production monitoring. </li><li>Ensures compliance with data protection and audit requirements; maintains documentation and traceability. </li><li>Implements role-based access and environment segregation (dev/test/uat/prod). </li><li>Identifies optimization opportunities in processes, cost, and architecture; pilots modern capabilities (e.g., Fabric pipelines). </li><li>Promotes reusable components, patterns, and documentation to accelerate future delivery. </li><li>Drives internal communities of practice and training paths for the team. </li><li>Uses DevOps and Lean metrics to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle time, and continuously improve ERP delivery throughput and reliability. </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar managerial role within ERP development. </li></ul><ul><li>Deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI/Fabric, Azure services, SQL Server, .NET framework, JavaScript, and API integrations. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with SAP Concur and Sapience platforms. </li><li>Strong leadership skills and ability to manage both internal teams and external vendors. </li><li>Proven track record in managing budgets, timelines, and quality deliverables. </li><li>Excellent collaboration skills with PMO and other stakeholders. </li><li>Fluency in English (written and spoken). </li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must apply to M25335 Business Systems Manager<a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/BC8251554A/"></a><a href="https://cimmyt.sharepoint.com/sites/inside/HumanResources/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content%2FInternal%20Application%20%2D%20Workable%20%281%29%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1"></a>Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

M25335 Business Systems Manager

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.A Business Analyst (BA) represents the interests of a specific functional area (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, or the Programmatic Chapter) and plays a key role throughout the corporate IT applications life cycle. The BA gathers and analyzes business needs, translating them into IT requirements, ensuring alignment with functional strategies and goals. Acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and KMIT teams, the BA ensures clear communication, mutual understanding of objectives, timelines, and constraints. The BA prioritizes requirements, balancing business value with IT feasibility and costs while managing interdependencies between cross-functional business processes and IT systems. They define the scope of projects, manage scope creep, and adapt to changing needs. Additionally, the BA leads testing of new applications and change requests to ensure that solutions meet business expectations and resolve arising issues. Throughout the process, the BA maintains documentation, manages stakeholder relationships, and ensures the successful delivery of ITsolutions aligned with business goals. The BA is essential in ensuring IT projects deliver value and align with business priorities. The BA should be an experienced professional, knowledgeable of corporate and departmental strategies and goals, fully trusted by their principal, highly respected by colleagues and consultant partners, and possess seniority and expertise. Key Responsibilities Requirement Analysis and Documentation  <ul><li>Align user IT strategy and actions with the overall department strategy, ensuring a clear understanding of the principal's (Department Head's) objectives and priorities, and ensuring IT requirements reflect those goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Secure the appropriate level of delegation to represent the department when articulating IT requirements and priorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for KMIT, </li></ul> documenting and presenting them according to KMIT procedures. <ul><li>When necessary, prepare benefit statements for business cases related to functionality and/or change requests for applications. </li><li>Serve as the focal point with KMIT to consolidate and prioritize improvement or Change Requests, as well as reporting and assigning the severity of Incident Reports</li><li>Act as a bridge between business and IT teams, clarifying questions and concerns. </li><li>Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings to gather input from stakeholders within the department, ensuring their needs are well-represented and harmonized. </li><li>For cross-departmental applications, collaborate with other BAs to harmonize requirements, resolve interdependencies, and negotiate KMIT priorities. This is especially relevant for business process modeling that spans multiple departments. </li><li>Evaluate current business processes and recommend improvements or opportunities for automation. </li><li>Brief and prepare his/her principal for Steering Committee sessions; the principal may decide  on  the  BA's  participation as a backbencher. </li><li>Develop user manuals, process guides, and training materials for end users, and coordinate  training  programs  for department users. </li><li>Lead testing teams to assess new functionality or changes to applications  introduced by KMIT. </li><li>Assist in the creation of test cases or acceptance criteria for user testing. </li><li>Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate that solutions meet business needs and recommend the sign-off of the department principal. </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Systems, or related fields. </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in understanding of IT systems, databases, and the software development life cycle. </li><li>Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Visio, Jira, or similar for process mapping and requirement tracking. </li></ul><ul><li>Professional certifications such as:  CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) , PMI-PBA (Project Management Institute - Professional in Business Analysis) </li></ul><ul><li> Experience working in cross-functionalteams, particularly bridging business and IT functions. </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), HRIS, or financial software. </li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must apply to M25333 Business Analyst (ERP)<a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/3D8FB41CF7/"></a>Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

M25333 Business Analyst (ERP)

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.The Data and Analytics Specialist will support the preparation, integration, and reporting of organizational data within the Microsoft ecosystem. The role ensures that data is accurate, consistent, and available for analytics and reporting. Familiarity with Dynamics 365 application objects and modules, including Finance &amp; Operations (F&amp;O) and Customer Engagement (CE), is required to support reporting and integration activities across enterprise systems. In addition, familiarity with Microsoft Fabric as a unified data and analytics platform is essential to support data pipelines, Lakehouse structures, and semantic models that enable advanced reporting and analytics. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Data Preparation &amp; Curation <ul><li>Perform data curation tasks including cleaning, validation, and documentation of datasets. </li><li>Contribute to the creation of a basic data dictionary and maintain metadata documentation. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve data processes, reporting efficiency, and automation. </li></ul>Data Extraction &amp; Transformation <ul><li>Develop and maintain SQL queries and Spark scripts for data extraction and transformation. </li></ul><ul><li>Assist in maintaining pipelines, Lakehouse structures, and semantic models in Microsoft Fabric. </li></ul><ul><li>Apply knowledge of Dynamics 365 application objects (entities, tables, forms, views, fields, relationships) to ensure accurate data mapping and reporting. </li></ul>Reporting &amp; Visualization <ul><li>Create and maintain reports in Dynamics 365, Power Bl, and SSRS (RDLs). </li><li>Support reporting and data extraction from Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations modules such as Finance, HR, Operations, and Warehouse Management. </li></ul><ul><li>Support reporting and data extraction from Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement modules including Sales, Customer Service, and Marketing. </li></ul>Automation &amp; Integration <ul><li>Design and implement Power Automate flows to streamline processes and trigger alerts. </li><li>Manage SharePoint lists, libraries, and permissions to ensure secure and organized data storage. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate on integration tasks between Dynamics 365 and other enterprise systems, ensuring data flows are consistent, secure, and documented. </li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Support <ul><li>Work with senior engineers, analysts, and business teams to clarify requirements and deliver reliable solutions. </li></ul> RequirementsEducation <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>Proven track record in performing a similar role, with a minimum of 4 years' experience. </li><li>SQL: Ability to design, write, and optimize queries for extracting and transforming data. </li></ul><ul><li>Apache Spark (Basic Level): Familiarity with Spark notebooks and distributed data processing concepts. </li></ul><ul><li>SharePoint: Competence in managing lists, libraries, and permissions. </li></ul><ul><li>Power Automate: Ability to design and deploy flows for automation and integration. </li></ul><ul><li>RDLs (SSRS): Basic skills in editing and deploying RDL files. </li></ul><ul><li>Dynamics 365 Reports: Experience in dashboards, reports, and queries with knowledge of application objects. </li></ul><ul><li>Power Bl: Basic proficiency in data modeling, dashboards, and DAX expressions. </li></ul><ul><li>Microsoft Fabric: Awareness of Lakehouse architecture, pipelines, and semantic models, including medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers). </li></ul><ul><li>Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations (F&amp;O): Basic understanding of data structures and reporting needs. </li></ul><ul><li>Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE): Familiarity with Sales, Customer Service, and Marketing modules. </li><li>System Integration: Awareness of APls, connectors, and data pipelines linking Dynamics 365 with other enterprise systems</li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must apply to M25332 ERP Data &amp; Analytics Specialist<a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/BC8251554A/"></a><a href="https://cimmyt.sharepoint.com/sites/inside/HumanResources/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content%2FInternal%20Application%20%2D%20Workable%20%281%29%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1"></a>Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

M25332 ERP Data & Analytics Specialist

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.The ERP Analyst is a senior IT professional responsible for translating business needs into effective solutions on an ERP system, in particular Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Fabric data and analytics platform. The role ensures end-to-end ERP delivery quality—from requirements and solution design to vendor quotations, build oversight, testing, deployment, and operational support—aligned with ITIL service management, CIMMYT governance, and security/compliance standards.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Engagement &amp; Requirements<ul><li>Act as the primary liaison between the ERP Team and the business community (mainly the Business Analysts).</li><li>Partner with Functional Business Analysts and process owners to elicit, refine, and prioritize business requirements.</li><li>Validate the BRD and FRD for completeness, traceability, and alignment with CIMMYT’s IT target architecture.</li><li>Ensure all pre-requisites and co-requisites are identified and planned before solution work begins.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide support to the ERP planning team (PMO) in defining, adjusting and updating the development plan </li></ul>Solution Strategy &amp; Design Governance<ul><li>Decide the delivery approach (internal build vs. outsourcing).</li><li>Review the FDD and related technical design artifacts for adherence to best practices.</li><li>Ensure solutions leverage standard D365 capabilities first, minimizing customizations.</li><li>Keep the system documentation (IT and User guidance) up to date.</li></ul>Vendor &amp; Cost Management<ul><li>Review and challenge quotations from business partners for projects and change requests</li><li>Support commercial negotiations and lead technical transactions with vendors.</li></ul>Delivery Oversight &amp; Quality Assurance<ul><li>Establish and enforce a structured Software Development Life Cycle procedures (SDLC)</li><li>Monitor and secure timely and proper testing approach</li><li>Define and monitor acceptance criteria and test coverage.</li><li>Conduct workshops, gather requirements, and perform gap-fit analysis.</li><li>Configure finance, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or other modules.</li><li>Work closely with technical consultants for solution design and delivery.</li><li>Provide UAT support, end-user training, and documentation.</li></ul>Service Management &amp; Operations (ITIL)<ul><li>Work with Service Desk and Application Support to ensure effective management of Incident, Problems and Changes.</li><li>Security, Compliance &amp; Data Governance</li><li>Ensure Role Base Access Control (RBAC), data dictionary alignment, data protection, auditability, and compliance with CIMMYT policies.</li></ul>Stakeholder Communication<ul><li>Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans to the ERP Program Manager and stakeholders.</li></ul>Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: More than 5 years in ERP analysis/solution delivery, including requirements, design validation, vendor management, testing and deployment.Platform Expertise: Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Fabric, SAP ConcurMethodologies &amp; Frameworks: Strong knowledge of ITIL, SDLC, and agile/hybrid delivery.Integration &amp; Data: API/integration patterns, data modeling, performance optimization.Governance: Security, RBAC, compliance, documentation standards, and change management.Soft Skills: Stakeholder engagement, negotiation, analytical thinking, communication, and leadership.Experience in international research organization a plusPreferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 (Finance and/or Supply Chain and/or Human Resources)Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer or Power BI Data Analyst Associate, ITIL v3/v4 Foundation or HigherDesired but not mandatory: Agile/PM: Scrum, Prince2 or PMPBenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must apply to M25331 ERP Fuctional Business AnalystPlease note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

M25331 ERP Fuctional Business Analyst

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.The ERP Project Coordinator Will support the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of ERP initiatives and business transformation projects-particularly related to Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sapience, SAP Concur and others) and infrastructure/cybersecurity projects-by applying CIMMYT's project governance and change management frameworks. The APM ensures day-to-day coordination, documentation quality, schedule adherence, risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder communication to enable on-time, on-budget delivery. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Project Coordination: Maintain integrated project schedules, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and action trackers; facilitate stand-ups, planning sessions, reviews, and ret ro sp ectives. </li></ul><ul><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate cross-functional inputs with Finance, HR, Procurement, Science, Operations, and external vendors; prepare concise status updates, minutes, and decision records. </li></ul><ul><li>Scope &amp; Change Control: Support change requests, impact analysis, and configuration baselines under PMO governance; ensure traceability from requirements to deliverables. </li></ul><ul><li> Anticipate and report potential plan deviations, suggesting preventive and corrective actions to remedy deviations. </li></ul><ul><li>Budget &amp; Procurement Support: Assist with budget tracking, vendor onboarding, SOWs, purchase requisitions, and invoice approvals in line with CIMMYT policies. </li><li>Risk &amp; Compliance: Apply PMO standards, data protection and cybersecurity policies, and audit readiness practices; escalate blockers timely to the Head of PMO. </li><li>Planning &amp; Reporting: Consolidate KPls (schedule variance, budget variance, milestone burn-up, defect rate, adoption metrics) and produce weekly/monthly dashboards for senior leadership. </li><li>Quality Assurance: Enforce document templates (charter, plan, test plan, deployment checklist), acceptance criteria, and definition of done; coordinate UAT and go-live readiness. </li><li>Change Management &amp; Training: Support communication plans, stakeholder mapping, training logistics, and post-go-live hypercare.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned, contribute to PMO playbooks, and help institutionalize standard operating procedures (SOPs). </li><li>Works closely with the Project Management Office members, Management of the ERP team, Process Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Information Security, Infrastructure, Application Support,  and  Change/Communications  specialists. External interfaces include ERP implementation partner and managed service providers. </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; postgraduate study or PM certifications {CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner, Scrum Master) are an asset. </li></ul><ul><li> 3-5 years of progressive experience in project coordination or project management roles in enterprise IT. </li><li>Exposure to at least one fullcycle enterprise system initiative (ERP, HCM, Finance, Procurement, or equivalent), infrastructure modernization, or cybersecurity program. </li><li>Proficiency with project tools (MS Project, Planner, SharePoint, Teams, DevOps/Jira), and strong Excel/Power Bl skills for reporting. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and ideally in Spanish; ability to work in multicultural/international environments. </li><li>Vendor/contract coordination experience and familiarity with procurement processes. </li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must apply to M25334 ERP Project Coordinator<a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/BC8251554A/"></a><a href="https://cimmyt.sharepoint.com/sites/inside/HumanResources/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content%2FInternal%20Application%20%2D%20Workable%20%281%29%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1"></a>Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

M25334 ERP Project Coordinator

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.The ERP Full-Stack Developer will lead the design, customization, integration, and delivery of enterprise solutions within the CIMMYT ERP ecosystem. The role ensures that applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational needs,  supporting both operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Strong integration skills are essential, including the ability to connect Dynamics 365 modules (Finance &amp; Operations, Customer Engagement) and Power Platform applications (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Bl, Dataverse) with external systems through APls, connectors, and middleware. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Solution Design &amp; Development  <ul><li>Lead the design, customization, and extension of Dynamics 365 applications and modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Engagement) to meet business requirements. </li></ul><ul><li>Design and deliver end-to-end solutions using the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Bl, Dataverse), ensuring seamless integration with the CIMMYT ERP ecosystem and external systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop plugins, workflows, dashboards, reports, and integrations using C#, .NET, JavaScript ,SQL ,REST APls and connectors. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders and UX/UI designers to gather requirements and deliver intuitive, user-friendly applications. </li></ul>Data &amp; Analytics Integration <ul><li>Collaborate closely with the Data and Analytics Specialist to design, integrate, and optimize  reporting  and  analytics  solutions using Microsoft Fabric, ensuring accurate, consistent, and accessible data across the ERP ecosystem. </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee data migration and ensure data integrity across ERP and Power Platform solutions. </li></ul> Security &amp; Governance <ul><li>Manage security roles, permissions, and governance across Dynamics 365 and integrated systems  to  ensure  compliance, data protection, and controlled access. </li></ul><ul><li>Apply Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), DevOps practices, and organizational standards  to  ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. </li></ul>System Administration &amp; Optimization <ul><li>Oversee system administration tasks across ERP and Power Platform solutions. </li></ul><ul><li> Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and document technical designs, </li></ul> configurations, and customizationsfor knowledge sharing. Continuous Improvement &amp; Innovation <ul><li>Stay updated with Microsoft's roadmap and proactively adopt new features and innovations to enhance solutions. </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. </li></ul><ul><li>Microsoft certifications preferred:  Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate  ,Power Platform Developer Associate </li><li>Proven experience (Minimum of  7 years in Dynamics 365 development, customization, and system administration,working with Microsoft Fabric as a unified data and analytics platform,including data integration,  governance, and advanced reporting, Experience with Microsoft Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus) and DevOps practices. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage security roles, permissions, and compliance across ERP and integrated systems. </li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must apply <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/BC8251554A/"></a>to M25327 ERP Technical Solution Architect<a href="https://cimmyt.sharepoint.com/sites/inside/HumanResources/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content%2FInternal%20Application%20%2D%20Workable%20%281%29%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1"></a>Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

M25327 ERP Technical Solution Architect

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources. For more information, visit <a>cimmyt.org</a>. The Executive Assistant provides advanced executive and administrative support to the CIMMYT Regional Director for Asia and Managing Director of the Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA), based in New Delhi.The position ensures efficient operation of the Director’s office by managing various priorities, coordinating communications, preparing high-quality documentation, and facilitating implementation and follow-up of actions.Key Responsibilities1. Executive Support &amp; Calendar Management<ul><li>Manage the Director’s complex and dynamic calendar, coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Anticipate and prepare relevant materials, briefing notes, and background information for meetings or missions.</li><li>Act as the primary liaison between the DG’s Office, internal departments, and external partners to ensure smooth communication and coordination.</li></ul>2. Meeting Coordination &amp; Follow-up<ul><li>Organize and support internal and external meetings, workshops, and visits, including logistics, preparation of materials, and documentation.</li><li>Prepare agendas, circulate preparatory materials, take minutes, and track follow-up actions to ensure timely completion.</li></ul>3. Documentation, Reporting &amp; Communication<ul><li>Prepare, draft, and proofread documents, reports, correspondence, and presentations, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and institutional consistency.</li><li>Compile and synthesize information from staff, programs, and HQ to prepare briefing notes or talking points for the Director.</li><li>Ensure professional and consistent communication of messages and documents from the Director’s office.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.</li></ul>4. Travel &amp; Logistics Management<ul><li>Coordinate national and international travel arrangements for the Director, including itineraries, visas, and related logistics.</li><li>Process travel expenses claims and reimbursement requests promptly and accurately.</li><li>Ensure compliance with institutional travel and financial procedures and maintain complete records of all related documentation.</li></ul>5. Information &amp; Records Management<ul><li>Develop and maintain organized digital and physical filing systems, including correspondence, contracts, and contact databases.</li><li>Ensure effective information flow and document management through digital tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).</li></ul>6. Resource Mobilization, Special Projects &amp; Events<ul><li>Support the Director in coordinating resource mobilization activities, including compiling background information, assisting in the preparation of concept notes or brief reports, and tracking follow-up actions from donor or partner meetings.</li><li>Organize high-level visits, events, and meetings involving BISA, CIMMYT partners, and donors, ensuring professional coordination and documentation.</li><li>Assist in implementing special projects or assignments led by the Director, ensuring proper documentation and timely execution.</li><li>Collaborate with communications and administrative teams to ensure visibility, accurate reporting, and alignment with institutional standards.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or management or communications, or a related field.</li><li>Experience: Significant proven professional experience (typically 5+ years) in a similar high-level executive support role, preferably within an international or non-profit environment.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with digital platforms/tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).</li><li>Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Interpersonal Skills: High degree of professionalism, integrity, diplomacy, and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of people from different cultural backgrounds and seniority levels.</li><li>Autonomy: The ability to work independently, take initiative, make sound, informed decisions, and manage competing demands under pressure with minimal guidance. </li></ul>BenefitsThe position is for Indian Nationals with an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months including probation for 6 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/2D365103E6/apply/">apply online</a> for IN25167 Executive Assistant. Screening and follow-up of applications will begin on January 6th, 2026. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

Executive Assistant (Locally Recruited Staff)

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research(ICAR). Please refer to this website for more information: BISA is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Finance and Administrative Assistant. The location of this position will be Jabalpur, M.P.The main responsibilities are:<ul><li>Timely updating of accounting records i.e. Bank accounting, processing journal entries, GL farm account reconciliations.</li><li>Ensure timely payment to vendors, staff advances and claims.</li><li>Maintain book of accounts in accounting software.</li><li>Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements and other reconciliation on a monthly basis.</li><li>Ensuring full compliance with regard to IT Act, PF, GST, labour Act etc.</li><li>Timely closing of farm books and submission of closing documents to HQ.</li><li>Execute month-end checklist and controls.</li><li>Guide farm staff members for the procedures to be adhered as per the finance policy.</li><li>Handling and updation of monthly cash book.</li><li>Establish and maintain system of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance.</li><li>Manage internal and external audits. Ensure implementation of audit recommendations at farms.</li><li>Laisoning with local bank &amp; other authorities.</li><li>Raising Funds Request to Delhi office.</li><li>To review the asset register prepared by the Operations Assistant with the books of account on monthly basis.</li><li>Monthly review of log books for vehicles.</li><li>Monthly review of the reconciliations prepared by the Operations Assistant.</li><li>To review the quotes and comparative statements prepared by the Operations Assistant before sending the same to HQ for issuance of Purchase Order.</li><li>To review the Labour records/ other supporting documents verified by the Operations Assistant before sending the same to HQ for processing the payments.</li><li>Prepare the Consumables valuations.</li><li>Prepare the Crops in field valuations.</li><li>Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.</li></ul>RequirementsWe are seeking candidates with the following qualifications, skills, and attitudes:<ul><li>Graduate in Commerce or Business Administration from a reputed institution with 3-4 years of experience in finance, accounting, and Taxation.</li><li>Experience in Development Sector/Not-for-Profit organizations will be an added advantage.</li><li> CA Inter/CMA Inter candidates will be given preference.</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English.</li><li>Sound knowledge of all relevant laws and statutory legal requirements</li><li>Well versed with Quick Books, MS Office packages and other accounting software packages.</li><li>Capability to work under pressure and to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Necessary skills to learn quickly and flexibility to adapt to changing needs.</li><li>The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Customer Orientation, Pro-activity, Relationship Management, Problem-Solving, Communication, Teamwork and Achievement Orientation</li><li>Must have ability of thinking creatively, teamwork, Integrity and good communication skills.</li></ul>BenefitsThe position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance. Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/0CF4D4E7EA/apply/">Apply Online</a>  for IN25166 BISA- Finance and Administrative Assistant. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

BISA - Finance and Administrative Assistant

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries.CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Legal Counsel Assistant to the General Counsel to provide essential and day-to-day support to the General Counsel in all areas of responsibility. The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico. Specific Duties:<ul> <li>Provide essential and day-to-day support to the Director of Legal Unit in all areas of responsibility, including assisting with internal and external communications; assisting with drafting, editing, and preparation of correspondence and other legal documents; maintaining confidential files; and performing and/or managing special projects upon request.</li> <li>Provide support to the Contract Life Cycle Management drafting, review, negotiation, amendment, release, quality control, management, contracts, and agreements entered by CIMMYT with national and international (private and public) entities.</li> <li>Research and analyze treaties, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures from a variety of legal areas and jurisdictions where CIMMYT operates to ensure its compliance, to provide legal counsel and advice in diverse areas, including all areas related to corporate, criminal, regulatory, labor, tax, administrative and litigation legislation, drafting legal opinions, notes, letters, memoranda, and other legal documents.</li> <li>Research, collect, and analyze data accurately and thoroughly from reports, files, and databases.</li> <li>Establish and maintain a file tracking system, databases, records, and/or documents. Organize legal files and materials so that they are easily accessed and retrieved without compromising the confidentiality or privacy of the information they contain.</li> <li>Prepare agendas and attend meetings and take minutes; capture action items and ensure follow-up and prep time for participants; ensure Department tasks are met, among other administrative tasks.</li> <li>Assisting with the preparation of lists, status charts, and data management integral to the Department</li> <li>Support the curation of agreements and other document databases.</li> <li>Maintain high support for stakeholders requiring input, search, and update data and information. </li> <li>Manage and track a high volume of tasks and projects. </li> <li>Participate in the optimization of processes for legal services processes and guidelines.</li> <li>Ensure proper follow-up of entrusted matters, tracking these matters daily in the provided dashboards and KPI monitoring tools that will be used to prepare the progress update to the relevant areas.</li> </ul> Provide other support as required and perform other duties as directed by the supervisor Requirements<ul><li>A valid license to practice law with a law degree from a University. </li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate law, commercial/contract law in either a company or legal firm.</li><li>Proficiency in English and Spanish. English test will be administered; the candidate must score a minimum of C1 as per CEFR. </li><li>Proficient computer skills (at a minimum: Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat) and willingness to learn/master other programs and software as necessary. </li><li>Excellent organizational, writing, research, and communication skills, including the writing and communication skills, including the ability to communicate legal concepts to lay (non-legal) stakeholders. </li><li>Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion. </li><li>The candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to his responsibilities and deadlines. </li><li>The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Proactive, Communication, Problem Solving, Achievement Orientation, Flexibility/Adaptability Multi-Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Teamwork, Time Management, and Collaboration. </li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

M24231 Legal Assistant to the General Counsel

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 <a href="https://www.cimmyt.org/">cimmyt.org</a>.CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of LATAM Communications Specialist, to work in the Engagement Chapter. The Communications Specialist is a key member of the CIMMYT LATAM Communications Team, responsible for developing, editing, and producing strategic content that communicates the activities, results, and impact of CIMMYT’s project portfolio in Latin America.The role ensures that scientific innovations, field activities, project achievements, and institutional messages are translated into compelling narratives, digital content, and communication products aligned with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy, the Engagement Strategy 2027, and the strategic communication priorities defined by the LATAM Communications Management.This position interacts continuously with the seven communication areas of the regional system (Strategy, Creative Hub, Media Relations, Digital, Internal, Executive, and Regional Communications) and with project communication teams across LATAM to ensure alignment, coherence, and joint execution of communication activities.The role also contributes to advocacy, donor engagement, partner visibility, and the positioning of CIMMYT as a leading scientific institution in sustainable agrifood systems.This is an on-site opportunity based in CIMMYT-HQ in Texcoco State of Mexico, near Mexico City. Specific duties: Strategy<ul><li>The Communications Specialist collaborates directly with the Strategy Area and Comms LATAM Management to:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Co-design and execute communication plans and strategies for LATAM projects, ensuring alignment with CIMMYT/CGIAR goals and donor requirements.</li><li>Develop advocacy-oriented content to influence policy, strengthen partner engagement, and showcase impact at regional level.</li><li>Support the development of the annual editorial calendar, aligning sectoral milestones, agricultural seasons, and project cycles.</li><li>Participate in strategic planning sessions for portfolio-wide communication.</li><li>Track KPIs, visibility indicators and project communication deliverables.</li><li>Identify communication opportunities and mitigate risks across regional contexts.</li></ul></ul>Creative Hub<ul><li>In coordination with the Creative Hub, the specialist:</li><ul><li>Produces high-quality editorial, digital, audiovisual and multimedia content.</li><li>Prepares and edits project deliverables, articles, press releases, stories, infographics, brochures, and other communication resources.</li><li>Ensures scientific and technical information is translated into clear, accurate, and compelling materials.</li><li>Applies CIMMYT’s brand guidelines and editorial standards across Spanish-language outputs.</li><li>Supports the edition, design, and production of books, guides, technical briefs, and knowledge products on agricultural practices and innovations.</li><li>Oversees orthotypography and editorial review of materials.</li></ul></ul>Media Relations <ul><li>The specialist contributes to Media Relations by:</li><ul><li>Producing media-ready content derived from project activities.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of press materials, advisories and spokesperson briefings.</li><li>Documenting field activities and interviews that can be leveraged for media outreach.</li><li>Providing narrative inputs for regional media campaigns.</li></ul></ul>Social &amp; Digital Communications<ul><li>The specialist works closely with the Digital Communications area to:</li><ul><li>Coordinate and manage content for CIMMYT LATAM’s social media channels and Spanish-language website.</li><li>Provide guidance on messaging, tone, visual standards, and digital storytelling.</li><li>Develop content strategies that increase visibility of project outcomes and innovations.</li><li>Produce digital campaigns for both CIMMYT and individual projects.</li><li>Support SEO, SEM, analytics, and performance monitoring.</li><li>Ensure that digital content aligns with scientific accuracy and institutional priorities.</li></ul></ul>Internal Communications<ul><li>In coordination with the Internal Communications team, the specialist:</li><ul><li>Contributes content related to LATAM project activities to strengthen staff awareness and engagement.</li><li>Supports internal newsletters and updates that highlight regional achievements.</li><li>Coordinates communication support for HR-related initiatives when required.</li></ul></ul>Executive Communications<ul><li>The specialist supports Executive Communications by:</li><ul><li>Preparing talking points, presentations, briefs and messages for senior leadership related to LATAM projects and events.</li><li>Providing content for executive missions, field visits, and high-level engagements.</li><li>Documenting visits of institutional leadership to hubs and project sites.</li></ul></ul>Regional Communications<ul><li>The Communications Specialist plays a central role in regional communication coordination by:</li><ul><li>Working with communication staff in projects, hubs, and country offices to align narratives, coordinate joint activities, and ensure consistency.</li><li>Field visits to CIMMYT hubs in Mexico and other LATAM locations to document activities, interview beneficiaries, and gather materials for stories, videos and reports.</li><li>Supporting the adaptation of communication products to local cultural and agricultural contexts.</li><li>Facilitating collaboration across regions within the CGIAR system.</li></ul></ul>Additional Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Content Development &amp; Editorial Production.</li><ul><li>Conduct interviews with farmers, technicians, scientists, partners, and beneficiaries.</li><li>Write, edit, and review Spanish-language content with high editorial and orthotypographic quality.</li><li>Produce success stories, case studies, knowledge notes, reports and communication assets for donors and partners.</li><li>Translate complex scientific and agricultural concepts into accessible content.</li></ul><li>Campaigns &amp; Strategic Communication</li><ul><li>Design and execute communication campaigns for CIMMYT and LATAM projects (visibility, advocacy, dissemination, donor recognition).</li><li>Support the planning and rollout of multi-format campaigns (digital, audiovisual, print, events).</li><li>Ensure campaigns reflect institutional narratives and strategic priorities.</li></ul><li>Documentation &amp; Field Storytelling</li><ul><li>Capture photography, video, interviews, and documentation during missions to hubs and project sites.</li><li>Coordinate audiovisual production with Creative Hub or external vendors.</li><li>Ensure ethical storytelling, data accuracy, and representation standards.</li></ul></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communications, content development, strategic communications, or related roles.</li><li>Ability to analyze complex data and elaborate, interpret, and clearly explain technical or scientific information.</li><li>Strong communication skills and stakeholder management abilities, with experience coordinating across projects, teams, and external partners.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, and developing editorial, digital, and multimedia content.</li><li>Proven capacity to carry out audiovisual documentation with a journalistic approach, including field-based coverage of activities, interviews, and events.</li><li>Ability to use digital tools and platforms for the creation of engaging and effective audiovisual content (video, photography, editing, and digital storytelling).</li><li>Availability and willingness to travel for fieldwork to project sites, hubs, and partner locations.</li><li>Ability to read, write, and respond appropriately to correspondence in English, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in standard software and digital communication tools (content management systems, mailing platforms, analytics tools, etc.).</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem-solving and Decision Making, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.</li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must<a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/FEF5BA78E2">apply online</a> for M25317_LATAM Communications Specialist.Applications must include a CV in English with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

LATAM Communications Specialist

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources.For more information, visit <a>cimmyt.org</a>.CIMMYT is building a Roster of qualified professionals to be considered for future opportunities in various locations and areas of expertise.What is a Roster?A roster is a pool of pre-assessed, qualified candidates who may be contacted when a relevant position becomes available. This approach allows us to respond more efficiently to hiring needs and significantly shorten recruitment timelines when vacancies arise.CIMMYT has opened a call for applications for IT related positions such as:<ul><li>Business Analysis</li><li>ERP Analysis</li><li>Data &amp; Analytics</li><li>Development, and Project Management</li><li>Full-Stack Developer</li></ul>These roles collaborate closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver scalable, secure, and value-driven solutions across the organization. The ideal candidates will act as strategic partners between business and technology, contributing to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise solutions, primarily within the Microsoft ecosystem (Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Data &amp; Analytics).The location of the related positions will be in any of the countries where CIMMYT operates/Multiple locations. General activities (Common across roles)<ul><li>Act as a trusted liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, translating business needs into clear, actionable technical or functional requirements. </li></ul><ul><li> Support the full solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and user adoption. </li></ul><ul><li> Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Science, and external vendors to deliver integrated solutions. </li></ul><ul><li> Contribute to the optimization and automation of business processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability. </li><li> Support or lead testing activities, including defining acceptance criteria, coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensuring solutions meet business expectations. </li><li> Maintain accurate documentation, including business requirements, functional designs, technical specifications, user guides, and training materials. </li><li> Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks, PMO standards, and IT policies. </li><li> Ensure compliance with security, data governance, access control, auditability, and organizational standards. </li><li> Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and adoption of new technologies and best practices. </li><li> Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations.</li></ul>RequirementsSubmit your application if you have these minimum qualifications, skills, and attitudes:<ul><li> Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration. </li><li>Considerable practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Business Analysis, ERP (Dynamics 365), Data &amp; Analytics, Software Development, or IT Project Management. </li><li> Strong understanding of enterprise systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Engagement) and the Power Platform. </li><li> Experience working within structured delivery frameworks (SDLC, Agile, ITIL, PMO). </li><li> Ability to analyze complex business processes and propose practical, technology-enabled solutions. </li><li> Experience collaborating with vendors, consultants, and internal technical teams. </li><li> Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. </li><li> Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. </li><li> Experience with data, reporting, analytics, or automation tools (Power BI, SQL, Power Automate, Microsoft Fabric) is highly desirable.</li><li>Desirable certifications: CBAP / CCBA (IIBA), PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis), TOGAF (Architecture Framework), SAP / Oracle ERP Certifications (transferable ERP experience), PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 , Agile Certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP) , ITIL Foundation / ITIL Managing Professional, Certified Data Engineer / Data Scientist (Microsoft, Databricks, etc.) SQL / Database Certifications , DevOps Certifications (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), Security &amp; Compliance Certifications (ISO 27001, Azure Security Engineer)</li><li>High proficiency in written and spoken English</li><li>Ability to work in multi-cultural environments and in multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>The expected competencies: Client Orientation, Critical and Creative Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Teamwork, and Communication.</li></ul>BenefitsInterested candidates may apply onlineCIMMYT Talent Roster InformationQualified candidates may be invited to join CIMMYT's talent roster for two years. You will be requested to opt in or out of having your information retained for future opportunities. Important Note:This announcement is not linked to a specific, currently opened position. Inclusion in the roster means you may be considered for upcoming vacancies that match your profile, but it does not guarantee employment.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

Job announcement for Roster - ERP, Business Intelligence

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, 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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cimmyt.org">www.cimmyt.org</a>CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Finance Support Servicewith a strong focus on Finance, Accounting, expenses analysis and cost reallocation, to work in Financial Planning Unit /Finance underOperation Chapter.The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, and located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico.Specific duties:<ul><li>To be part of the Institutional yearly Budget Process (Administration and operational expenses, CAPEX, etc.).</li><li>To create institutional templates including historical information and forecast for the rest of the year.</li><li>To upload the Budget for support and institutional units (Internal Center Costs) in the system (Microsoft Dynamics “AX/365”)</li><li>Monthly monitoring of expenses (Budget vs Actuals) and control the bigger variations to avoid over-expenditure at the end of the year mainly D365 project.</li><li>To prepare and send monthly and quarterly financial management information and reports.</li><li>Monitoring D365 project contracts with the consultants and outsourcing services</li><li>To prepare midyear revision and analysis (Budget vs Actuals, Forecast, etc.)</li><li>To support the institutional master data in the system (New project codes, new expenses categories, modifications, etc.).</li><li>To manage big databases in excel to provide financial analysis and insights.</li><li>Contribute to further development of reporting formats and development of KPI’s.</li><li>To prepare accurate financial reports in compliance with international and other standards and agreements.</li><li>To support the new, Integrate Management Reporting Package (IMRP) on a monthly basis including explanation of the main variances.</li><li>Work closely with different areas through the organization to obtain the necessary information for budget analysis.</li><li>To support financial information and Reporting Manager activities.</li><li>Respond to ad hoc request for financial information.</li><li>Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of working experience in financial, Accounting, Budget, Forecast, Expenses Analysis.</li><li>Knowledge of financial systems, ERP, MS office, Managing large databases, data extraction methods, report presentation and analytical skills.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in the preparation of relevant and timely financial management information including the use of visual information.</li><li>Strongly developed analytical skills and the ability to identify financial trends.</li><li>Advance in excel skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, to prioritize and to plan.</li><li>Proactive and flexible, able to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to details.</li><li>Proficiency in English and Spanish, with good written / oral communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to work with different nationalities, under pressure and as a member of diverse work team.</li><li>The candidate must exhibit sense of urgency and commitment to his responsibilities and deadlines.</li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

M25325 Financial Analyst (Budget Process, Expenses analysis)

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, 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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cimmyt.org">www.cimmyt.org</a>CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Finance Support Servicewith a strong focus on Finance, Accounting, expenses analysis and cost reallocation, to work in Financial Planning Unit /Finance under Operation Chapter.The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, and located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, MexicoSpecific duties:<ul><li>Provide financial support to Employee and Operation and other Chapters, and compliance with policies and procedures.</li><li>Help implement improvement processes in financial day-to-day activities.</li><li>Enter payments requests in the system while ensuring accuracy of account codes, authorizations and completeness of supporting documentation.</li><li>Cost recovery application and prepare journals in accordance with the month end closing calendar.</li><li>To review and make the corresponding adjustments in the system monthly.</li><li>Analysis of internal ICC’s and monitoring of balances according to official chart of accounts (Microsoft Dynamics D365).</li><li>Closing balances to special projects and workshops.</li><li>In charge of getting the support documentation for Corporative Credit Cards.</li><li>In charge of reporting and monitoring credit cards assigned to Operation Chapters staff.</li><li>Analysis of gasoline consumption, Tolls, Telephone expenses.</li><li>Consultants monthly report and monitoring</li><li>Creation and development of Chargebacks monthly reports / Expenses vs Incomes by service type through IA and Power BI.</li><li>Chargeback application for Personal services requested to CIMMYT services units.</li><li>Prepare accurate financial reports in compliance with international and other standards and agreements.</li><li>Work closely with different areas through the organization to obtain the necessary information for financial analysis and correct reallocations application.</li><li>Support direct activities of Finance Program Manager and other activities within Financial Planning Unit (FPU).</li><li>Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of working experience in Finance, Accounting, expenses analysis and cost reallocation.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of financial systems, ERP, MS office, databases, data extraction methods, report presentation and analytical skills.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in the preparation of relevant and timely management information including the use of visual information.</li><li>Strongly developed analytical skills and the ability to identify financial trends.</li><li>Advance in excel skills.</li><li>Reporting with IA and Power BI.</li><li>Ability to work independently, to prioritize and to plan.</li><li>Proactive and flexible, able to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to details.</li><li>Proficiency in English and Spanish, with good written / oral communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to work with different nationalities, under pressure and as a member of a diverse work team.</li><li>The candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to his responsibilities and deadlines</li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

M25324 Financial Analyst

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 <a href="https://www.cimmyt.org/">cimmyt.org</a>.CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Station Manager, to work in the Global Wheat Program. This position will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and logistical support to the program, ensuring smooth delivery of activities, compliance with institutional processes, and timely facilitation of program operations.The location of this position will be CIMMYT Station in Toluca, State of Mexico, near Mexico City. Specific duties:<ul><li>Manage field staff to coordinate activities at each stage of the crop cycle, following the instructions received from research programs.</li><li>Supervise the different areas to ensure that field staff activities comply with established instructions and procedures.</li><li>Maintain close contact with research staff to properly carry out the activities required for the development of their projects.</li><li>Coordinate maintenance work for green areas and greenhouses and conduct agricultural research related to herbicides and cover crops.</li><li>Schedule services and maintenance for the equipment, facilities, and furniture of the research station, ensuring their proper and timely execution to keep the Station in optimal condition.</li><li>Recommend the necessary agronomic adjustments in experimental plots to keep them in optimal research conditions and improve the efficiency and results of research activities.</li><li>Manage temporary and permanent staff and oversee the recruitment process to meet the needs of the research programs and the station’s operational procedures.</li><li>Ensure that administrative and accounting activities are carried out accurately and on time, to guarantee compliance with established programs and legal requirements.</li><li>Maintain control over the funds allocated to the Station, ensuring their proper use and verifying compliance with the assigned budget. </li><li>Monitor the charges to programs for the use of planting areas.</li><li>Review all station reports to verify the accuracy and timeliness of the information, ensuring that the relevant areas receive them.</li><li>Coordinate activities with security staff to ensure the safety of personnel and protect the equipment, machinery, and facilities of the station.</li><li>Maintain close communication with private, public, and/or governmental institutions to ensure proper representation of the Center before various entities.</li><li>Perform other activities within the area as assigned by the immediate supervisor.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Environmental Science, Crop Science, Plan Breeding or a related field.</li><li>At least 10 years of relevant work experience in research trial management, with demonstrated ability to manage large-scale field and/or greenhouse activities. </li><li>Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation management, greenhouse management and cereal crop production. </li><li>Good knowledge of farm machinery, irrigation systems, electrical installations, etc. is highly desirable. </li><li>Effective team leadership, with a high level of responsibility. </li><li>Strong skills in communication, and stakeholder management. </li><li>Fluency in spoken and written English. </li><li>Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment. </li><li>The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Negotiation and Conflict resolution.</li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/7D866908F8/">apply online</a> for M25323_Toluca Station Manager.Applications must include a CV in English with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

Toluca Station Manager

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research(ICAR). Please refer to this website for more information: <a href="http://bisa.org/.">http://bisa.org/.</a>BISA is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Station Manager. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing research, adaptive trials, farm operations, and project activities in alignment with project objectives and organizational guidelines. The position also provides critical support in training, monitoring, reporting, and coordination with partner institutions, research station teams, and administrative units.The location of this position will be Jabalpur, M.P.Responsibilities &amp; Activities 1. Station Operations &amp; Management<ul><li>Coordinate implementation of crop calendars, rotations, seed production activities, and research experiments each season.</li><li>Ensure compliance with farm management standards, policies, and procedures across operational areas.</li><li>Support BISA Finance at Jabalpur by facilitating information flow and resolving procurement, input, sales, and disbursement issues.</li><li>Coordinate with staff on daily and seasonal farm activities according to program instructions.</li><li>Supervise farm staff and labor teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned tasks.</li><li>Engage and coordinate with station-in-charge and labor contractors to secure required labor for ongoing operations.</li><li>Plan and arrange agricultural inputs to ensure timely field operations; oversee produce management, storage, and disposal.</li><li>Oversee maintenance of equipment, furniture, and facilities, ensuring timely repairs and operational readiness.</li><li>Review and validate all farm reports for accuracy and timely submission to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure safety of personnel, equipment, vehicles, and facilities through effective coordination with security teams.</li><li>Support administrative tasks related to farm operations, including documentation, logistics, and compliance.</li></ul>2. Research &amp; Project Implementation<ul><li>Plan and execute project activities at farmers’ fields and research farms in collaboration with partner institutions and KVKs.</li><li>Formulate and implement climate-resilient cropping systems and adaptive research trials at designated locations.</li><li>Monitor research trials, collect field data, and ensure timely reporting as per project milestones.</li><li>Support monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of field activities and project progress.</li><li>Contribute to drafting project proposals, technical reports, research papers, and related scientific documentation.</li></ul><ul><li> Conduct farmer training programs and support the development of community seed production systems.</li><li> Provide technical support to project R&amp;D activities and assist the supervisor in achieving project goals.</li></ul>3. Coordination &amp; Liaison<ul><li>Liaise with universities, state government departments in Madhya Pradesh, and support other BISA locations as needed.</li><li>Facilitate smooth coordination with project partners, local institutions, and internal teams.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Masters’ degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science / related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in farm operations, adaptive trials, and rural extension.</li><li>Good coordination, supervision, and communication skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook &amp; ERP´s)</li></ul>BenefitsThe position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance. Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/apply/">Apply Online</a> <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/apply/"></a><a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/"></a> for IN25169 BISA-Jabalpur Station Manager. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

BISA-Jabalpur Station Manager

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research(ICAR). Please refer to this website for more information: <a href="http://bisa.org/">http://bisa.org/</a>. BISA is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Jabalpur Station Operations Assistant. The position is responsible for managing farm operations, seed production processes, inventory, procurement activities, financial compliance, and administrative coordination to ensure smooth functioning of the BISA Research Station and associated units.The location of this position will be Jabalpur, M.P.Responsibilities &amp; Activities 1. Inventory &amp; Stock Management<ul><li>Manage and maintain the Stock Register of consumables using the FIFO (First-In-First-Out) method. </li><li>Maintain proper records of inventory, consumables, and standing crops. </li><li>Prepare valuations for seeds, consumables, and crops in the field.</li></ul>2. Farm Operations &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Monitor and control farm operations including recording of activities, issuance of indents, PR (Purchase Requisition), GRN (Goods Receipt Note), SRN (Stock Return Note), and gate passes. </li><li>Follow proper procedures for procurement and disposal of farm produce. </li><li>Maintain and update the production register documenting all production activities.</li></ul>3. Seed Production &amp; Processing<ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate records for seed processing, covering raw production to final processed seed. </li><li>Manage and maintain the Seed Production Unit, ensuring compliance with quality standards. </li><li>Prepare and maintain the sales register for seeds and/or grains sold during the year.</li></ul>4. Vendor &amp; Financial Coordination<ul><li>Oversee vendor management, ensuring timely submission and settlement of bills and invoices. </li><li>Ensure adherence to all financial, administrative, HR, and procurement guidelines as per organizational policies. </li><li>Coordinate with Finance as needed for documentation, clarifications, and settlement processes.</li></ul>5. Facility &amp; Asset Management<ul><li>Manage the BISA Training Hostel, ensuring compliance with insurance, safety standards, and operational requirements. </li><li>Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring proper tagging and documentation of all fixed assets. </li><li>Ensure proper maintenance and functioning of farm equipment, tools, and facilities.</li></ul>6. Systems &amp; Software Management<ul><li>Maintain manual records and operate ERP systems such as SAP / D365 as applicable. </li><li>Generate accurate reports and ensure timely submission of data to relevant teams.</li></ul>7. Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain structured records of farm activities and ensure data accuracy and timeliness in reporting. </li><li>Support routine farm and administrative operations as needed.</li><li>Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support farm and project operations.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in agriculture / Agribusiness, or related field/ Proficiency in ERP systems (D365)</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in farm operations, seed production/processing, or agribusiness. Hands-on use of ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365) for inventory or operations management. </li><li>Practical experience in inventory handling, stock management, and warehouse/seed unit coordination. </li><li>Strong knowledge of farm operations, seed processing, and inventory management.</li><li>Strong communication and coordination experience with vendors, farmers, or field teams.</li><li>Hands on basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) </li></ul>BenefitsThe position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance. Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/BDDFC93312/apply/">Apply Online</a> for IN25168 BISA-Jabalpur Station Operations Assistant. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

BISA-Jabalpur Station Operations Assistant

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cimmyt.org/">cimmyt.org</a>CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Internal Communications Analyst s within the Engagement chapter.  The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.Specific duties: Strategic Planning &amp; Execution<ul><li>Maintain internal communications channels (intranet/Inside CIMMYT, email distribution lists, digital signage, etc.), ensuring they are up-to-date, user-friendly, and accessible.</li><li>Coordinate internal communication tools and events, including townhalls, newsletters, and intranet updates.</li><li>Execute internal communication campaigns that connect CIMMYT staff worldwide, contributing to engagement and retention.</li><li>Develop and maintain content for newsletters, intranet, emails, and other platforms by collaborating with teams to gather stories and updates.</li><li>Support change management initiatives through effective communication plans and materials.</li><li>Evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives and events, analyze feedback, and recommend improvements.</li><li>Promote CIMMYT’s mission, values, and organizational culture through communication efforts and staff events.</li><li>Lead the creation of CIMMYT’s annual report, including proposing format, theme, and design to amplify impact.</li><li>Organize and execute staff events such as Get Together, - Catalyst of Change, and other internal activities.</li></ul> Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.</li><li>Proven experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or similar roles.</li><li>Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English (Spanish proficiency is a plus).</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience with digital communication tools and platforms.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.</li></ul>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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

M25313 Internal communications Analyst

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.  For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cimmyt.org/">cimmyt.org.</a>CIMMYT seeks a dynamic, with orientation to results, with teamwork skills for the Accounting Operations Coordinator position to be part of the Accounting Unit.   The Accounting Operations Manager ensures the reliability, timeliness, and scalability of core accounting processes (P2P= Procurement to Pay, R2R= Record to Reporting, FA=Fixed Assets) across HQ, Experimental Stations, Hubs and Country Offices. This role leads multi-location teams, upholds a robust internal-control environment, and drives ERP-enabled improvements that deliver accurate, on-time closes and clean audits. Acting as deputy to the Global Accounting Manager, this role coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, escalates and resolves issues, and ensures business continuity in the absence of the Global Accounting Manager. The role also serves as a key liaison with regulatory authorities—partnering with Tax and Legal to coordinate responses, compliance actions, and policy alignment with global standards. The role is critical to meet external financial reporting requirements. Operational leadership:<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets operations, including document review, vendor and fixed asset master data maintenance, invoice and PO processing, petty cash reimbursements, and multi-currency expense allocations.</li><li>Sets and oversees performance standards and instill process excellence.</li><li>Owns the month-end and year-end financial closing process.</li><li>Manage fixed asset transactions (acquisitions, disposals, transfers, WIP, depreciation) across all locations.</li><li>Oversee VAT refund process and maintain liaison with the Mexican Ministry of Treasury.</li><li>Lead annual fixed asset inventory counts and ensure accurate asset records.</li><li>Administer and optimize the ERP system’s AP and FA modules, including automation initiatives.</li><li>Financial Control &amp; Compliance:</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure accurate expense coding, timely month-end closings, and proper accruals in coordination with HQ and field offices.</li><li>Guarantee compliance with Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations (BSAR) across all relevant entities (P2P, FA, R2R scopes).</li><li>Support internal and external audits by validating and providing required documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting regulations, maintaining current expertise in standards and updates.</li><li>Develop and strengthen internal controls, policies, and metrics to drive quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li></ul>People &amp; Performance Management:<ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of 12 accounting professionals across multiple sites.</li><li>Allocate resources, prioritize workloads, resolve conflicts, and provide ongoing training and performance feedback.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> Systems &amp; Process Improvement:<ul><li>Act as subject matter expert for ERP updates and related accounting projects</li><li>Lead process mapping, KPI tracking, and standardization of SOPs across AP/FA/R2R areas.</li><li>Implement digital tools and automation to reduce manual work, minimize exceptions, and strengthen process integrity.</li><li>Manage accounting-related projects, including implementation of employee expense reporting tools.</li></ul> Customer Service &amp; Stakeholder Engagement:<ul><li>Provide exceptional internal and external customer support by resolving accounting-related inquiries promptly and accurately.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with Finance, Business Services, and Operation teams to ensure seamless end-to-end processes.</li></ul> Other:<ul><li>Perform additional duties as assigned by the Global Accounting Manager.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Master's degree in accountancy, finance, or a closely related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including IFRS knowledge and ERP system implementation.</li><li>Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (or equivalent Chartered Accountant) in good standing.</li><li>Current, demonstrable proficiency in IFRS (e.g. documented CPD, ability to interpret/apply new and revised IAS/IFRS to AP/FA/R2R processes).</li><li>Advance English Level (C1). </li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/3D8FB41CF7/">apply here</a>to M25318 Accounting Operations Manager.Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

M25318 Accounting Operations Manager

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.  For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cimmyt.org/">cimmyt.org.</a>CIMMYT seeks 3 dynamic with orientation to results, and with teamwork skills professionals for the position of Accounting Analyst to be part of the Accounting Department.  The Accounting Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and related Accounting activities. This position supports multi-currency operations, compliance with fiscal requirements, and contributes to monthly accounting closings, audits, and ERP improvements. The Analyst collaborates closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records and uphold regulatory standards.Specific duties: <ul><li>Process and review Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets transactions, ensuring supporting documentation and fiscal requirements are met.</li><li>Manage purchase order invoicing, petty cash reimbursements, prepayments, and multi-currency expense allocations.</li><li>Post VAT transactions and support the VAT refund process; liaise regularly with representatives from the Mexican Ministry of Treasury.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding of expenditures and timely processing of payment proposals in line with the payment schedule; confirm payment details with suppliers.</li><li>Maintain vendor and fixed assets master databases, including updates and accuracy checks.</li><li>Prepare and send account statements related to corporate credit cards and personal accounts.</li><li>Record fixed asset transactions for Headquarters, Experimental Stations, and Country Offices, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, work in progress, and depreciation.</li><li>Coordinate and conduct fixed asset auctions and annual fixed asset counts.</li><li>Assign or replace inventory tags to fixed assets.</li><li>Support monthly accounting closings within deadlines, including accruals, prepayment closings, account reconciliations, KPIs, and financial analysis.</li><li>Ensure compliance with current policies as well as local and international regulations.</li><li>Validate and track documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring all information is accurate.</li><li>Enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures; recommend and implement workflow and process improvements.</li><li>Provide excellent internal and external customer service by promptly resolving Accounting inquiries and issues.</li><li>Support ERP users and participate in ERP updates to improve efficiency and meet business requirements.</li><li>Lead assigned projects within the Accounting Unit.</li><li>Assist in the implementation and user support of the employee expense reporting tool.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned by the Accounting Coordinator.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields. </li><li>Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and General Accounting.</li><li>Intermediate English Level </li><li>Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft D365 is desirable.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.</li></ul>BenefitsCIMMYT 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 year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/BC8251554A/">apply here</a> to M25319 Accounting Analyst. <a href="https://cimmyt.sharepoint.com/sites/inside/HumanResources/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content%2FInternal%20Application%20%2D%20Workable%20%281%29%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fsites%2Finside%2FHumanResources%2FDocuments%2FWorkable%20roll%20out%20content&amp;p=true&amp;ga=1"></a>Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.This position will remain open until filled.CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center)

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