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.

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This vacancy is intended to identify and assess qualified internal and external candidates for CIMMYT’s Talent Roster. Successful candidates may be considered for future opportunities matching their experience, job family, level and location.

Inclusion in the roster does not constitute an offer or guarantee of employment. Opportunities arise according to project requirements, organizational priorities and the availability of donor funding. When a suitable position becomes available, CIMMYT will reconfirm the candidate’s interest and availability and may conduct a brief role-fit assessment before appointment.

About this Roster Position 

Covers Donor Relations and Engagement Specialist Resource Mobilization Manager and Partnership Excellence Specialist within CIMMYT's Engagement function. 

Build cultivate and manage donor and institutional partner relationships and support the fundraising pipeline that sustains CIMMYT's research mission. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and manage an annual donor engagement plan with senior management donor facing scientists and Communications 

• Provide tools services and training on donor relationship management to project leaders and principal investigators 

• Set up and manage a donor community and plan communications and engagement activities 

• Establish and manage donor databases and CRM systems across the institution 

• Build relationships with donor counterparts focused on results and outcomes of grants management 

• Support proposal development positioning and donor facing communications products 

• Track and report on fundraising and partnership pipeline performance against institutional targets 

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience 

• Master's degree in Communication International Development Business Administration or Public Relations required 

• 5 or more years in a multi project environment including international experience 

• Demonstrated experience in donor facing communications and relationship management 

• CRM and donor database management skills 

• Where the role carries direct reports lead and develop a small partnerships or donor relations team including setting priorities and reviewing performance 

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).