Description 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.
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Senior Consultant - Headhunter
will manage and support end-to-end recruitment processes for globally advertised mid-to-senior level roles.



The consultant will partner closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team to design sourcing strategies, engage diverse candidate pools, ensure inclusive and equitable hiring practices, and deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes within agreed timelines.
Recruitment Strategy & Execution ®
Proactive headhunting and direct sourcing: Identify, approach, and engage passive candidates through targeted headhunting, market mapping, and direct outreach, rather than relying on inbound applications alone. ®
Senior stakeholder engagement: Build credibility and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including hiring managers, executive leadership, regional HR, and external partners, influencing and aligning them throughout the search. ®
Compliance and process rigor: Navigate and apply CIMMYT's recruitment policies and procedures, GEYSI standards, and host-institute requirements with rigor, ensuring every search is fully compliant and audit-ready end to end. ®
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📌 Recruitment Consultant (Mexicali)
🏢 Cimmyt
📍 Mexicali