Toluca Station Manager

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.

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CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Station Manager, to work in the Global Wheat Program. This position will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and logistical support to the program, ensuring smooth delivery of activities, compliance with institutional processes, and timely facilitation of program operations.

The location of this position will be CIMMYT Station in Toluca, State of Mexico, near Mexico City.

Specific duties:

• Manage field staff to coordinate activities at each stage of the crop cycle, following the instructions received from research programs.
• Supervise the different areas to ensure that field staff activities comply with established instructions and procedures.
• Maintain close contact with research staff to properly carry out the activities required for the development of their projects.
• Coordinate maintenance work for green areas and greenhouses and conduct agricultural research related to herbicides and cover crops.
• Schedule services and maintenance for the equipment, facilities, and furniture of the research station, ensuring their proper and timely execution to keep the Station in optimal condition.
• Recommend the necessary agronomic adjustments in experimental plots to keep them in optimal research conditions and improve the efficiency and results of research activities.
• Manage temporary and permanent staff and oversee the recruitment process to meet the needs of the research programs and the station’s operational procedures.
• Ensure that administrative and accounting activities are carried out accurately and on time, to guarantee compliance with established programs and legal requirements.
• Maintain control over the funds allocated to the Station, ensuring their proper use and verifying compliance with the assigned budget.
• Monitor the charges to programs for the use of planting areas.
• Review all station reports to verify the accuracy and timeliness of the information, ensuring that the relevant areas receive them.
• Coordinate activities with security staff to ensure the safety of personnel and protect the equipment, machinery, and facilities of the station.
• Maintain close communication with private, public, and/or governmental institutions to ensure proper representation of the Center before various entities.
• Perform other activities within the area as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Environmental Science, Crop Science, Plan Breeding or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in research trial management, with demonstrated ability to manage large-scale field and/or greenhouse activities.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation management, greenhouse management and cereal crop production.
• Good knowledge of farm machinery, irrigation systems, electrical installations, etc. is highly desirable.
• Effective team leadership, with a high level of responsibility.
• Strong skills in communication, and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Negotiation and Conflict resolution.

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).

Candidates must apply online for M25323_Toluca Station Manager.

Applications must include a CV in English with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

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

This position will remain open until filled.

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.