Global Lead, Wheat Seed Systems Development - Texcoco, México - CIMMYT

CIMMYT

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Texcoco, México

hace 3 semanas

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

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Descripción

CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Global Lead - Wheat Seed Systems Development, to work in the Global Wheat Program (GWP).

The position will be based at CIMMYT's headquarters in Texcoco, 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico.

Specific duties:

Lead an innovative researchfordevelopment (R4D) agenda focused on identifying solutions for the development of seed systems of wheat and other cereal crops in key regions of importance for GWP (S Asia, SE Asia, E Africa, L America):
increased relevance and scale of wheat seed systems across key regions.

- new insights on end-user preferences (including those of food processors) for foods derived from wheat and other cereals.
- deeper knowledge of how gender relations include access to and preferences for cereal varieties and potential solutions.
- strategies to support public and private sector capacity to deliver quality seed at scale to growers and grower access to (uptake of) new improved varieties.

Engage CIMMYT partners in CGIAR and NARS on the design and implementation of an innovative researchfordevelopment agenda related to wheat seed systems and the role of wheat in agrifood systems.
Catalyze discussions in GWP on how to measure performance (linked to five CGIAR impact areas) of investments in wheat breeding/seed systems across different seedsystems contexts.
Support the capacity development of CIMMYT's partners in the region, including seed companies, extension programs, and national agricultural research centers, in themes related to wheat seed systems development.
Engage local stakeholders (NARS, seed companies, CGIAR breeding teams, NGOs) on strategies, policies, and research needed to address bottlenecks in wheat seed systems through workshops, briefs, and periodic oneonone engagements.
Engage staff from CIMMYT, NARS, NGOs, and seed companies in the region to understand plant breeding, seed production, and seed distribution, as input for designing a stronger client orientation by GWP in its seed systems agenda
Play an active role in efforts by GWP to mobilize resources to expand its R4D agenda on wheat breeding, wheat seed systems, and the role of wheat in global/regional/national agrifood systems
Provide intellectual leadership to conversations with CGIAR, NARS, donors, and others that link current (and future) breeding investments to demandled breeding, inclusive seed systems, and agrifood systems development.

Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

in agricultural economics, development economics, natural resource management, or a similar field, with at least 15 years of relevant experience in a developing country context.

Extensive track record of publications in highlevel peerreviewed journals.
Demonstrated ability to lead dispersed, multidisciplinary research teams in complex institutional settings.
Excellent partnershipbuilding skills, including the ability to interact with funding agencies.
A high degree of personal organization and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines as a member of a diverse work team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

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.