Security Coordinator

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.  For more information, visit cimmyt.org

The Security Coordinator coordinates and monitors the implementation of security requirements across CIMMYT’s experimental stations, hubs and assigned sites in Mexico. The role supports the consistent application of established security standards, conducts site-security assessments and reviews, identifies operational risks and recommends practical mitigation measures to support safe scientific, field and project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate security activities across assigned experimental stations and hubs in Mexico, across States and multiple locations, under the guidance of Security Management.
• Coordinate and verify compliance with established CIMMYT security requirements at hubs operating under collaboration agreements with government, academic, civil society or agricultural organizations.
• Conduct annual site-security assessments and risk reviews for CIMMYT stations, hubs and other relevant sites in Mexico, identifying findings and recommending practical and prioritized mitigation measures.
• Work with Station Superintendents, field leadership and relevant stakeholders to address identified security issues and support consistent application of established security procedures and standards.
• Work with Station Superintendents, field leadership and relevant stakeholders to address identified security issues and support consistent application of established security procedures and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Security Management, Criminology, Public Safety, Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, corporate security or site-security operations, including experience coordinating or supervising security personnel.
• Experience with shift-based security operations, access control, security patrols, incident reporting and implementation of established security procedures.
• Experience supporting security risk analyses and incident investigations is desirable
• Ability to organize shift-based security operations and maintain adequate staffing and service continuity.
• Availability to travel regularly within Mexico, including to experimental stations, hubs and field locations.

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).

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.

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.