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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Shape the Future of Agriculture: Become CIMMYT’s Next Sustainable Agrifood System (SAS) Director
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for systems science, co-creation, design thinking and scaling to drive innovation in integral agriculture? Do you have the strategic foresight, scientific expertise, and leadership acumen to shape the future of sustainable food systems? If so,



CIMMYT invites you to lead its Sustainable Agrifood System (SAS) as its next Program Director.
In this role, you will lead a globally recognized program dedicated to systems research and scaling to deliver science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world. Working with a dynamic scientific leadership team you will drive innovation, strengthen agricultural resilience and productivity while addressing both technical and organizational challenges. This position requires a dynamic leader with the expertise to advance systems science, convene global conversations, foster equitable partnerships, drive transdisciplinarity and cultivate talent. The position reports to the Chief Science and Innovation Officer.
Based at our headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico, you will:
Catalyze Research and Innovation Through Visionary Leadership:
- Set a Bold Scientific Vision: Define and execute a forward-thinking strategy for the Sustainable Agrifood S

📌 Sustainable Agri-Food System (México)
🏢 Cimmyt
📍 México