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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The Senior Consultant - Recruitment will manage and support end-to-end recruitment processes for globally advertised mid-to-senior level roles. The consultant will partner closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team to design sourcing strategies, engage diverse candidate pools, ensure inclusive and equitable hiring practices, and deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes within agreed timelines.

The location of this consultancy will be CIMMYT Headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for assigned roles: advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing and reference checking. Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and recruitment timelines.

 

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Management

Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies tailored to each role and region. Identify and engage high-potential passive candidates through professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, academic networks, sector-specific boards). Maintain and update candidate pipelines and sourcing trackers.

 

Screening & Evaluation

Conduct structured screening interviews using competency- and values-based approaches. Prepare interview sheets and support interview panels with relevant evaluation tools. Facilitate structured debriefs to support transparent and inclusive selection decisions.

 

Process Optimization & Stakeholder Engagement

Ensure a smooth, timely recruitment process that meets both candidate and hiring manager expectations. Provide weekly updates to the Talent Acquisition Manager. Recommend improvements to processes, tools, or communications based on candidate and hiring manager feedback.

 

 Candidate Experience & Communication

Ensure positive and respectful candidate interactions throughout the process. Provide timely updates to candidates and hiring teams. Support reference checks and offer coordination as needed.