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. 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 cimmyt.org
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and service-oriented professional for the position of Program Manager.
The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.
Specific duties:
- Map program project portfolio alignment with CIMMYT’s strategy, impact areas, primary objectives and science thrusts as needed.
- Ensure program project portfolio planning and execution aligned with organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensure program portfolio management foresight is developed, tracked and reported (financial and future capabilities).
- Align and coordinate at the program level full project lifecycle (design, kick off, implementation, reporting, close-out) by becoming a “know how” resource for the Program.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and reporting standards.
- Provide administrative leadership and management for planning, coordination, and delivery of program portfolio activities as needed.
- In coordination with the Program Finance Management, monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance at the program portfolio level.
- Anticipate risks, maintain a program le
📌 Program Manager (México)
🏢 Cimmyt
📍 México