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Lab Service Manager
Specific duties Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with CGIAR breeding teams, Genetic Innovation (GI) Initiatives, and their Work Packages. Indirectly report to and oversee select labs, Service Managers, and regional Service Coordinators. Liaise and coordinate with members of the Breeding Research Services (BRS) Management Team. Leadership and Development: Lead the development of a business model to…
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Scientist, Quantitative Genetics Specialist
The Quantitative Genetics Specialist will support CGIAR-NARES breeding teams to achieve higher rates of genetic gain and extract maximum value from new and proven technologies, tools, and services. The successful candidate will have a strong background and experience in quantitative genetics and biometrics with a deep understanding of how to manipulate plant breeding schemes by…
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VACS Capacity Project Lead
General Project Management. Coordinate a large team including sub-contractors, sub grantees, staff, consultants, Hubs, scholars and professionals. Work with different stakeholders in project implementation Ensure timely delivery of all relevant deliverables according to the project workplans and oversee financial management as per USAID and CIMMYT policies Liaise with donor, project partners, and stakeholders, and respond…
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Early Career Wheat Breeder (PDF/Associate Scientist)
Specific duties: With the senior CIMMYT wheat breeder in Kenya, execute CIMMYT’s wheat breeding pipeline in eastern Africa, ensuring efficient development, advancement, and dissemination of wheat germplasm and products. Foster collaboration with KALRO, EIAR, and other partners across areas of germplasm development, molecular breeding, rust phenotyping, and seed systems to co-implement impactful regional wheat improvement…
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IRS24128 Project Manager
Specific duties: Responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the assigned projects, adhering to CIMMYT’s project management standards and processes, and compliance with the project terms and conditions of contracts. Assist the Project Leads by coordinating planning of project activities, compiling detailed implementation (technical, budgets) reports, communications, and procurement plans, and managing, assigning, and monitoring…
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Human Resources Director
As our new HR Director, you will utilize your extensive experience in HR management to oversee and optimize our human resources operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organizational culture and ensuring the effective functioning of our programs both at headquarters and internationally. Based at…
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Consultant, Product Management
CIMMYT seeks an agribusiness-oriented Consultant, Product Manager to oversee the alignment of all facets of product development, from product definition, through product development, to links with distribution and marketing of products for our focus crops. The location of this position will be Nairobi, Kenya. Specific Deliverables: Develop comprehensive product strategies and roadmaps, considering market trends, customer needs, and…
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Chief Engagement Officer
As the new Chief Engagement Officer (CNO), you will harness your expertise to amplify our narrative, ensuring that the stories of change and progress reach stakeholders and donors worldwide. You will be at the vanguard, enhancing our presence on the global stage and championing the cause of food security, agrifood system transformation and sustainable development…