Administrative Assistant Roster - Texcoco

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 has opened a call for applications for Administrative Assistant related positions such as:

1. Administrative Assistant

The selected person will work at CIMMYT's headquarters, located in Texcoco, State of Mexico, 45 minutes from Mexico City.

General activities for Administrative Assistant:

• Support in all administrative activities related to consultants and students of the Program.
• Register consultants' bank information in the payment system.
• Integrate and manage consultant and student files.
• Ensure the proper loading of information in the corresponding databases.

Requirements

Submit your application if you have these minimum qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

• The selected candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Project Management.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or Project Management is considered a strong asset.
• Practical experience or knowledge in managing grants, including proposal writing, budget management, compliance with regulations, and reporting.
• 3+ years of experience in grant administration or as an administrative assistant.
• Advanced level of English.
• Proficiency in project management software, financial analysis tools, and office software, especially Excel or similar tools.
• The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies: teamwork, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and proactivity.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.