PMU Assistant

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated professional for the position of Assistant in the Project Management Unit (PMU). The PMU facilitates grant cycle processes, manages grant information/documentation and serves as the institutional one-stop contact with Donors.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

The position will be based at CIMMYT’s Main Campus (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico) but will interact with all CIMMYT´s experimental stations and regional office (country and world-wide) on a regular basis.

Specific responsibilities of this position will include:

• Support the daily operations of the Project Management Unit.
• Respond to queries and provide assistance to internal and external clients.
• Contribute to the maintenance of accurate records of PMU transactions and data, including electronic and hard copy files.
• Respond on behalf of the Unit Head to straightforward/routine correspondence.
• Gather background information and prepare draft replies on more complex issues.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes:

• BSc/BA or Masters in Agriculture, International Relations, Accounting or related field.
• Excellent bilingual skills (English and Spanish)
• High comprehension and analytical ability, able to distill complex issues in a simple way.
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills, able to compose high quality correspondence.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to respond effectively to time-sensitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, able to maintain complete and accurate grant data, documents, correspondence, statistics and records.
• Client-oriented, personable, diplomatic and confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Ability to work with different nationalities, under pressure and as a member of diverse work team.

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 Insurance and Medical Insurance, Supermarket Coupons, Savings Fund, Social Mexican Benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values

To apply, please email cover letter and CV no later than Monday, 30 June, 2014 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email:nrsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: N14171 in the header of your email)

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information please contact Guillermo Flores,g.flores@cgiar.org