Communications Analyst

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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The Communications Specialist is a key member of the CIMMYT LATAM Communications Team, responsible for developing, editing, and producing strategic content that communicates the activities, results, and impact of CIMMYT’s project portfolio in Latin America.

The role ensures that scientific innovations, field activities, project achievements, and institutional messages are translated into compelling narratives, digital content, and communication products aligned with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy, the Engagement Strategy 2027, and the strategic communication priorities defined by the LATAM Communications Management.

This position interacts continuously with the seven communication areas of the regional system (Strategy, Creative Hub, Media Relations, Digital, Internal, Executive, and Regional Communications) and with project communication teams across LATAM to ensure alignment, coherence, and joint execution of communication activities.

The role also contributes to advocacy, donor engagement, partner visibility, and the positioning of CIMMYT as a leading scientific institution in sustainable agrifood systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement communication strategies for CIMMYT LATAM projects, aligned with institutional priorities, donor requirements, and advocacy objectives.
• Content Development & Editorial Production: Write, edit, and review high-quality Spanish-language content, including articles, success stories, press releases, reports, briefs, infographics, and knowledge products, translating complex scientific information into accessible narratives.
• Digital Communications & Campaigns: Coordinate content for social media and web platforms, develop multimedia campaigns, and monitor digital performance, SEO, analytics, and visibility indicators.
• Media & Executive Communications: Prepare press materials, key messages, presentations, and briefing documents for media engagement, senior leadership, institutional events, and field visits.