Director General

CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.org) is a leading internationally funded, not-for-profit organisation that conducts research and training related to the improvement of maize and wheat systems to alleviate poverty in developing countries. A member of the CGIAR Consortium, CIMMYT works with a wide range of partners including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, health and relief agencies, and farmers.

We are seeking a Director General who has a broad strategic outlook and can build high performing research and management teams by creating a culture that is committed to both research excellence and impact. Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will provide overall strategic and organizational leadership to the Centre and will develop and sustain partnerships with multiple institutions and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, motivated and inspirational leader with an international reputation for building outstanding research and management teams. Adept at working globally, she or he has experience gained within the commercial and/or public sector, together with outstanding fundraising skills, and good networks across the aid and philanthropic communities. Fluency in English is a prerequisite, and Spanish would be advantageous as the position in based in Mexico. The position includes an excellent compensation package.

All qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV with cover letter by 30 November 2014 to Greg Dooman, Senior Associate, Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search: gdooman@KRsearch.net. Strictest confidence assured.