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  • Posted: Feb 18, 2026
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    The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
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    Regional Director, Africa

    Key Responsibilities:

    Oversight & Compliance

    • Oversee regional activities, ensuring application of standards, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements in alignment with HQ.
    • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
    • Maintain and promote in coordination with the CSO, CNO and COO the highest standards of excellence in science, engagement, and operations.

     Foster Positive Work Environment

    • Promote a respectful work environment, ensuring the highest standards of conduct in line with CIMMYT's values.
    • Maintain good working relationships among staff and teams within the countries and regions.

    Project Portfolio Development and Promotion

    • Support the development of a diversified project portfolio in coordination with the Science and Innovation Chapter and the Engagement Chapter.
    • Promote the overall portfolio and the projects at both country and regional levels.
    • Enhance visibility of CIMMYT activities and impacts in the region.

    Leadership and Strategic Planning

    • Work collaboratively with LT colleagues to deliver CIMMYTs 2030 strategy through activities in the region.
    • Develop and implement regional strategies and plans in alignment with the organization's overall goals and oversee the development of aligned country-level strategies & plans.

    Strategic Partnership and Resource Mobilization

    • Represent CIMMYT and its DG in the region, managing relationships with government ministries and hosting organizations to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
    • Develops relations with the regional bodies.
    • Interacts and positions CIMMYT vis-à-vis the CGIAR regional structure
    • Engage in active networking and effective communication with government ministries, funders, and partners, collaborating with the Science and Innovation Chapter and the Engagement Chapter.
    • Lead and foster resource mobilization efforts in close collaboration with the Science and Innovation Chapter and the Engagement Chapter.
    • Coordinate activities at both country and regional levels and develop proposals in partnership with scientists and Chapter members.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and partners to support regional initiatives.

     Operational Functions and Issue Resolution

    • Oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of the Science, Operations and Engagement Chapters staff members in the region, facilitating functional reporting to corresponding Chapters.
    • Supervise CIMMYT Country Representatives (CCRs) in that specific function, providing guidance and support to ensure effective implementation of regional strategies.
    • Facilitate the resolution and escalation of issues at the country and regional level in collaboration with the corresponding Chapters.
    • Support the development or renewal of Host Country Agreements to enable optimized operations, securing advantageous terms for CIMMYT.

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    • Monitor and evaluate country/ regional performance, providing regular reports to the DG and other relevant stakeholders.

    Additional Duties

    • Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Requirements

    • 10-15+ distinguished years in a senior management position in a nonprofit organization, foundation, private company, or government agency, with significant scientific leadership and executive management experience.
    • PhD in agriculture, natural resources management, development studies, or a related field, with at least 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
    • Experience of program, country or regional management.
    • A global perspective grounded in international and developing country experience, driven by a deep commitment to elevating living standards in emerging economies.
    • A history of achieving exceptional outcomes, earning esteem for a cooperative and inclusive approach, and contributing to a culture of excellence.
    • Versatility in managing a multitude of tasks and priorities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, exemplifying agility, and strategic multitasking.
    • Proven expertise in forging and nurturing relationships with a broad spectrum of individuals, across diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
    • An innate ability to navigate the intricacies of international diplomacy with finesse, employing tact and discretion as fundamental tools of engagement.
    • Strong communication skills, with fluency in English required and additional language proficiency desirable.
    • The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Strategic Impact, Operational Efficiency, People Management, Networking and Communication, and Individual Impact.

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