Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Director

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International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Research
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: $104,000 USD-$165,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 18/04/2024
  • Location: Mexico
Climate & Environmental justice Food security & Nutrition
Are you a transformative leader ready to pioneer advancements in gender equity and social inclusion in global agricultural research? Do you have a notable background in change management, with the capacity to inspire, mobilize, and drive capacity building across an international organization?

As our new GESI Director, you will have the unique opportunity to craft and execute visionary strategies, connecting research to real-world applications and elevating CIMMYT's commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. Join us in our mission to integrate gender perspectives and inclusivity into the heart of agricultural innovation, shaping a more equitable future for all while reporting directly to the Director General.

Contribute to Strategic Management and Integration:
  • Collaborate with our leadership team to guide the organization's strategic direction, focusing on integrating GESI throughout our research and innovation
  • Analyze global trends and their implications for GESI, advising the Director General and ensuring that CIMMYT remains a leader in this field by mainstreaming and innovating GESI throughout all our work
  • Manage and innovate GESI science and innovation protocols, methods, infrastructure, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with international best practices and standards
  • Promote CIMMYT's vision and GESI objectives, driving forward our mission with passion and commitment

Expand Operational and Strategic Capacity:
  • Stay abreast of global developments in GESI research and innovation, translating insights into action and policy upgrades
  • Establish and track objectives and key performance indicators for GESI initiatives, enhancing our impact and reach
  • Drive the GESI components of the CIMMYT 2030 Strategy, advocating for continuous improvement and high performance
  • Develop and execute strategic plans that bolster GESI in our research and innovation portfolio, ensuring effective, client-focused outcomes

Lead and Inspire:
  • Ensure that GESI principles are embedded across CIMMYT, translating strategic vision into excellence in execution
  • Oversee the development of GESI policies and research and innovation protocols, methods, and concepts, setting the bar for quality and impact, while inspiring change in our partners
  • Engage with a worldwide network, fostering unity in a diverse cultural landscape
  • Develop and lead a GESI research and innovation portfolio focused and improving GESI standards and implementation throughout research and innovation in the Global South

Requirements
  • An advanced university/academic degree in a relevant field, with a strong focus on gender equity and social inclusion
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in GESI-focused roles, demonstrating leadership and the ability to mobilize resources and people
  • Proven skills in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building in GESI
  • A strong understanding of organizational change processes
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with project management and administration
  • Experience working in an international environment
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong communication skills, with fluency in English required and additional language proficiency desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams and partners across cultures and geographies
  • You exhibit the following competencies: Strategic Impact, Operational Efficiency, People Management, Networking and Communication, and Individual Impact

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