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 General 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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Position Overview

CIMMYT is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Donor Relations and Fundraising Specialist to work in the Resource Mobilization Team of CIMMYT’s Donor and Fundraising Support Unit (DFS). The role will be responsible for driving fundraising from Spanish-speaking donors, and from donors interested in funding CIMMYT’s work in Latin America.

The location of this position will be Texcoco,



México and it reports to the Resource Mobilization Manager.

Specific duties:
• Partners with designated CIMMYT Program Directors, Program Managers, and senior scientists to co-lead fundraising strategies and opportunity development, contributing directly to successful fundraising outcomes.
• Leads and coordinates fundraising efforts with Latin America Programs by participating in regular Program fundraising meetings, advising on fundraising best practice, and providing editorial and strategic input to funding proposals and concept notes.
• Leads and coordinates fundraising efforts with assigned donors, through the development and implementation of donor engagement plans.
• Participates in the design, implementation, and monitoring of annual fundraising plans that advance the ambitions and income targets of designated Programs.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of fundraising services and

📌 Donor Relations and Fundraising Specialist (México)
🏢 Cimmyt
📍 México