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.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

CIMMYT has opened a call for applications for Administrative Assistant related positions such as:

• Grant Management Analyst.
• Administrative Assistant.

The selected person will work at CIMMYT’s headquarters, located in Texcoco, State of Mexico, 45 minutes from Mexico City.

General activities for Grant Mangement Analyst:

• Coordination of grant management steps.
• Improve the donor relations.
• Support to internal and extern audits.
• Attend to meetings with the CGIAR.
• Ensure grant information, documentation and archiving are handled correctly.

General activities for Administrative Assistant:

• Support in all administrative activities related to consultants and students of the Program.
• Develop database, directories, manage spreadsheets, etc.
• Register consultants’ bank information in the payment system.
• Integrate and manage consultant and student files.
• Ensure the proper loading of information in the corresponding databases.

Requirements

Submit your application if you have these minimum qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

• The selected candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Project Management are beneficial.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or Project Management is consider a strong asset.

• Practical experience or knowledge in managing grants, including proposal writing, budget, management, compliance with regulations and reporting.

• 3+ years of experience in grant administration/administrative assistant.
• Proven experience in data analysis.
• Advanced level of English.
• Proficiency in project management software, financial analysis tools and office software, especially Excel or similar tools.
• The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies: teamwork, excellent communication skills, attention to the detail, organization and proactivity.

Benefits

CIMMYT Talent Roster Information

Qualified candidates may be invited to join CIMMYT’s talent roster for two years. You will be requested to opt in or out of having your information retained for future opportunities.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.