IRS24151 Head of Talent Management

at  CIMMYT

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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CIMMYT is seeking an outstanding, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional for the position of Head of Talent Management. The successful candidate will provide a customer-focused, analytical, and results-oriented professional, with cross-organizational responsibility for in-house and externally engaged training and Talent Management activities, including the coordination of effective communications within CIMMYT units to support these activities.
This position will be based at CIMMYT HQ’s in Texcoco, Mexico.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in HR related studies, Organizational Development, International HR Management, Education, Business Administration or other related field of study.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in a global environment, preferably in HR development or organizational development and training.
• 5+ years of talent management/learning & development experience
• Ability to act as an internal advisor and business partner to determine overall needs, then plan and implement effective solutions.
• Experience in designing, developing, and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics, and relationship management.
• Demonstrated experience developing training and resource materials to support talent management processes.
• High level of intercultural awareness with international experience in HR, ideally working in different countries and being exposed to various cultures.
• Experience working for non-profit, international, or Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Excellent command of English.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Assertiveness, proactive problem-solving attitude, strong teamwork, and results orientation.

Please refer the Job description for details