Communications Specialist

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 seeks a Communications Specialist to strengthen CIMMYT’s reputation and digital presence by leading strategic planning for events, managing the full content production cycle from concept to production to publication and promotion, overseeing digital channels, and monitoring performance.

This position will be based at CIMMYT’s office in Texcoco, Mexico.

Key responsibilities:

Strategy

·         Manage operational communications plans in alignment with CIMMYT’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives to strengthen reputation and amplify policy and development impact across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

·         Coordinate forward planning and deliverables for communications campaigns and cross‑team projects

·         Coordinate forward planning and deliverables for strategic events and stakeholder engagement

·         Work with researchers and technical experts to turn insights into clear and compelling content.  

·         Implement donor and partner communication plans with the Donor and Fundraising Services team as part of broader donor engagement and individual giving.

·         Monitor performance of communication campaigns and prepare regular summaries with insights to improve campaigns, content and engagement

·         Contribute to Chapter strategy and operational planning with recommendations that support integrated communications

Content and creative hub

·         Manage the full content production cycle by drafting, editing, coordinating, and publishing content across CIMMYT’s platforms

·         Lead development and delivery of high quality content for websites, social media, and digital publications.

·         Write, edit, and refine information, knowledge, and corporate products with accuracy and clarity.

·         Establish and uphold editorial policies and processes in line with CIMMYT guidelines.

·         Ensure consistent brand voice, expression and visual identity across platforms, regions, channels, and audiences.