Job 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 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.
about cimmyt
for over 50 years, cimmyt has been at the forefront of international efforts to improve the productivity and sustainability of maize and wheat farming systems, two of the world's most important staple food crops.
we are committed to enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people who rely on these crops for their food security, incomes, and wellbeing.
job summary
the global training manager will oversee in-house and external training activities, including the coordination of effective communications across cimmyt to support these activities.
the successful candidate will have extensive experience in hr development or organizational development, preferably in a global environment.
key responsibilities
* develop strategic global training approach: plan and provide cohesive recommendations for management-approval to encompass strategic global training initiatives.
* lead training program development: collaborate with cimmyt academy on establishing a diverse and strategic training offer for staff and internal trainings through the solutions of the academy, including its learning management system.
* review individual performance review summaries: combine results with training survey data to refine training course requirements, leading to the definition of user groups and individual curriculum assignments.
* collaborate with finance, risk and compliance teams: provide training on topics selected to address cimmyt identified risks.
* manage content and coordinate participation: establish goals for learning outcomes, report progress against defined goals and training objectives periodically, identify potential external training providers, and lead the selection process.
* select and train global training support staff members: including regional training leads, and support general hr demands and operations beyond the core training functions.
requirements
* master's degree: in education related studies, organizational development, international hr management, business administration, or other related field of study (psychology, legal, etc.).
* 10+ years of progressive hr experience: in a global environment, preferably in hr development or hr organizational development.
* 5+ years of hr training experience: general hr background and experience, ability to support general hr operations, and act as an internal advisor and business partner.
* proven experience: in applying high-level understanding of modern teaching principles, resulting in the creation of dynamic program solutions (systems and protocols), in classroom and e-learning environments.
* high-level intercultural awareness: with international experience in hr, having been exposed to various cultures.
* excellent computer skills: advanced use of ms office, and experience with hr erp and learning management systems.
* advanced level of english: english will be tested, and candidate should score a minimum of c1 on cefr.
* excellent communication skills: in english and spanish, with good negotiation, closing skills, and listening skills.
* proven managerial competencies: in change management, relationship with external stakeholders, and people management.
benefits
cimmyt offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development.
in addition to the provisions of the mexican labor law, our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social mexican benefits (imss, sar / infonavit).