Maize Seeds Systems Specialist for Latin America
Job Category: | Global Maize Program |
Position Title: | Maize Seeds Systems Specialist for Latin America |
Type of Contract: | Internationally Recruited Staff |
Location: | Mexico |
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Description: |
Support Latin American smallholders and seed producers in improving maize productivity and the competitiveness of the regional seed industry!
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and results-oriented Maize Seed Systems Specialist with excellent understanding and skills in seed production and breeding, to join our international team of scientists working on improving the livelihoods of maize farmers in the developing world.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® (www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more info www.cimmyt.org
The scientist will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP) and will contribute to the deployment of high-yielding, stress tolerant maize germplasm in Mexico and Latin America. The position contributes to and draws on the experiences of a large multi-disciplinary research team with focus on deploying improved maize cultivars.
The position will be based at the CIMMYT Headquarters in El Batan, Texcoco, Mexico, but will involve frequent travel, including other CIMMYT field sites in Mexico, besides active collaboration with public and private seed enterprises, and local and international partners.
The main responsibilities of the position will be:
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
The position is for an initial fixed-term of three years, renewable based on performance and availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package paid in US dollars, with a range of benefits including housing allowance, life and health insurance, education allowance (to Grade 12), home leave, retirement fund, and relocation shipping assistance.
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.
This Advertisement will remain open for applications until the position is filled.
To apply, click the Apply to Job button, or email cover letter (detailing your competencies and experience for the position) and CV to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12242 in the header of your email).
For further information please contact Dr. B.M. Prasanna, Director, Global Maize Program, b.m.prasanna@cgiar.org
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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