.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. 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.OrgCIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional to join our Legal Department as a Legal Assistant specializing in Visas Services & Foreign Affairs. The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, State of Mexico, near Mexico City. Specific duties:Provide support to the Contract Life Cycle Management drafting, review, negotiation, amendment, release, quality control, management, contracts, and agreements entered by CIMMYT with national and international (private and public) entitiesProvide comprehensive support in the management of visa applications, renewals, and related protocols for CIMMYT staff, visitors, and partners, to ensures that all visa and protocol processes are handled efficiently, in compliance with relevant regulations, and in a manner that fosters positive relations with governmental and diplomatic entities.Assisting with preparing and filing various types of visa applications, and drafting legal documents, correspondence, and forms related to visa applications.Keep accurate records of the passports, official cards, birth certificates, and other privacy-protected information and documentation, as well as other relevant documentation as required.Maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic files and detailed visa application notes, enter required data in a timely manner, meet all visa application reporting requirements within established timelines and standards, and assist in the completion of statistical, narrative, and other reports.Provide assistance in the tax exemption/franchise approvals for inbound and outbound shipment for the contractual ship M24229 Legal Assistant - Visas Services & Foreign Affairsment of IRS household goods to Mexico and other regional offices.Provide documentation to support fleet management requests for diplomatic plates for official vehicles.Provide support in drafting and submitting diplomatic communications between the organization and foreign governments, embassies, and institutions.Perform protocol event management functions
