.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.We are seeking a Program Manager to lead our Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS) Program, which encompasses a dynamic team of 500+ dedicated professionals. As a key player in advancing food security, SAS collaborates with over 100 partners annually, including global research institutions, governments, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders. This position has a critical role in enhancing the impact of CIMMYT's work.The position reports to the Director of the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Program and will be based at CIMMYT HQ's in Texcoco, Mexico.Specific duties:Program planning, management & administration:In conjunction with program administrative staff, oversee and lead all administrative tasks within the program; provide feedback to process owners in the interest of continuous improvement and involving the Program Director (PD) when necessary for escalation; and promote compliance to policies and processes, and escalate non-compliances as necessary.Assist scientists, program staff, and the PD in development and improvement of program-specific processes.In coordination with the PD, Associate Program Directors, Associate Program Managers (APMs), and Program Finance Managers (PFM), ensure effective allocation of staff and other program resources through analysis of budget versus staff time.Assist the PD in the performance management process including support to the work planning process (and their subsequent implementation), as well as the performance evaluation process.Provide oversight and coordination of project portfolio across the program with support from APM, RPMs, PMU, Legal, HR, Finance, Internal Audit, CIMMYT Country Representatives, planning, and end-of-year performance reporting.Proposal development & Project management:Provide administrative support to scientists, PDs, and RPDs in the development of project proposals, including preparation of detailed project budgets, supporting analytics, and management of risks.Liaise with PMU, APM, RPMs, and relevant project leaders to promote best practices in project management, respond to donor queries and to ensure timely submission of high-quality reports and other deliverables
