Job Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy Development & Execution
• Collaborate with managers at all levels to design and implement tailored recruitment and mobility strategies, aligned with CIMMYT’s staffing plans and organizational goals.
• Develop and execute innovative outreach strategies using a mix of recruitment media, social media platforms, emerging technologies (such as AI recruitment tools), and data analytics to attract top talent.
• Create inclusive and diverse resourcing strategies to ensure CIMMYT attracts candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and demographics.
• Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
• Oversee global recruitment processes, ensuring best practices in candidate sourcing, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
• Manage the recruitment pipeline and maintain a strong talent pool by sourcing candidates through various channels, including job boards, universities, professional networks, and external recruitment agencies.
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure job descriptions are comprehensive, aligned with organizational needs, and inclusive.
• Recruitment Systems & Process Optimization
• Lead and manage CIMMYT’s recruitment systems, including applicant tracking systems, candidate databases, and recruitment workflows.
• Continuously analyze and improve recruitment processes to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with CIMMYT’s needs.
• Implement and oversee Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track recruitment performance and optimize strategies for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management & Advisory
• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers, offering expert advice on talent acquisition strategies, candidate selection, and staffing solutions.
• Foster strong relationships with external recruitment providers, managing third-party partnerships and ensuring effective collaboration.
• Lead recruitment panels and ensure compliance with CIMMYT’s policies and processes throughout the hiring journey.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, manage, and support a team of recruiters, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Collaborate with the HR and Leadership teams on workforce and succession planning to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
• Employer Branding & Talent Engagement:
• Work with the HR and Communications teams to enhance CIMMYT’s employer brand, positioning the organization as an attractive place to work.
• Engage with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive, transparent experience that aligns with CIMMYT’s values and mission.