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Role overview
CIMMYT is hiring an Associate Program Director for Systems Development and Scaling. The role is full-time and based at one of CIMMYT's offices in Latin America, Asia, or Africa. It suits experienced leaders in agricultural development or related fields who can manage multi-country, interdisciplinary teams and drive innovation adoption at scale.
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What you will do
- Define and implement the Systems Development strategy for SAS aligned with CIMMYT's objectives.
- Contribute to research and monitoring in scaling science to ensure high-value outcomes.
- Embed innovations within public and private delivery systems and promote sustainable delivery models.
- Develop investment cases and align innovations with government and private funding sources.
- Identify and address policy, regulatory, and institutional barriers to innovation adoption.
- Build and maintain partnerships with national research systems, universities, private sector, NGOs, and international agencies.
- Lead fundraising efforts and monitor scaling implementation and impacts.
- Mentor and manage multi-country teams, oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and compliance.
- Coordinate with Discovery Research to align priorities and feedback from field evidence.
- Support program-wide planning activities for SAS Director.
Requirements
- PhD or master's degree with exceptional experience in agricultural or development economics, sustainable development, agricultural systems, rural development, agroecology, public policy, or related field.
- At least 10 years of distinguished leadership experience in agricultural development, scaling, or program delivery in international research, development, academia, or industry.
- Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary and cross-sector teams across multiple countries.
- Experience in project design, implementation, performance management, and evaluation with evidence of sustained outcomes.
- Successful track record in securing public, development, and private funding and managing large projects.
Benefits
The position offers an internationally competitive salary with benefits including housing allowance, a car, comprehensive health and life insurance, children's education assistance, paid vacation, annual home travel airfare, retirement plan contributions, and relocation support.
How to apply
Apply online through the employer's official contact. Submit a CV with contact details for three work-related referees and a cover letter. Only complete applications will be considered. The position will remain open until filled.