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.

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Specific duties:

Managing the Recruitment Process: Overseeing the entire recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for candidates. Job Posting and Advertising: Creating and managing job postings on various platforms to attract qualified candidates. Sourcing Candidates: Actively searching for potential candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and other channels.

o Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule.

o Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges etc.

 

Screening Resumes and Applications: Reviewing resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet the job requirements. Participate in the valuation of the positions with C&B, HR administration and positions’ Leaders Evaluate and recommend psychometric and other tests to support the selection process. Administer approved tests and assist line managers to interpret the results.

o    Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes.

Supervise the logistics of face-to-face and / or remote interviews with HR and selection committee and participate in selection committees. Elaborate and created a database for KPI’s related with LRS Mexico & RO / IRS recruitment processes.