Global Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. Established to enhance the quantity, quality, and reliability of production systems for basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, and millets, CIMMYT focuses on applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South. The organization builds strong partnerships to improve the livelihoods and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. As a core CGIAR Research Center, CIMMYT is part of a global research partnership aimed at reducing poverty, enhancing nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit https://www.cimmyt.org/

Job Overview:
The Global Environmental Health and Safety Manager will oversee the implementation of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, focusing on environmental control and fostering a culture of occupational health and safety within the organization. This role is critical in ensuring that CIMMYT adheres to both local laws and global standards in EHS governance, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and internal audits. The manager will be responsible for updating institutional EHS policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with international best practices and donor requirements. Additionally, the role involves monitoring workplace health, hazard identification, and preventive programs across headquarters and country offices, as well as leading the annual EHS planning cycle and ensuring legal compliance across all operational countries. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support CIMMYT's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs focusing on environmental control and occupational health and safety culture.
• Ensure overall corporate institutional EHS governance, conduct risk assessments, and manage emergency preparedness and internal audits regularly in accordance with local laws and global standards.
• Update institutional EHS policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with international best practices and donor requirements.
• Provide oversight of workplace health monitoring, hazard identification, and preventive programs across headquarters, regional offices, and country offices.
• Monitor regional EHS implementation plans and lead the annual EHS planning cycle.
• Ensure legal compliance across all countries where CIMMYT operates.
• Supervise the delivery of medical services, including monitoring health risks such as epidemics and managing wellness data via the EHS dashboard.
• Ensure that EHS management system programs are aligned with institutional goals and support Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Coordinate institutional responses to significant compliance findings.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in environmental health and safety management.
• Occupational Health and Safety certification or diploma is required.
• Experience working across multiple countries and cultures is essential.
• Strong analytical and information management skills are necessary.
• Experience in operational risk management and emergency response is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment is essential.
• Advanced English proficiency is mandatory. 1
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams is crucial.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively manage environmental health and safety programs.

Experience:
The position requires 3 to 6 years of experience in environmental health and safety management. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in diverse environments and managing EHS programs effectively across multiple countries and cultures. Experience in operational risk management and emergency response is also highly valued.

Languages:
Advanced proficiency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions where CIMMYT operates.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package that includes support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law, the benefits package includes a year-end bonus equivalent to 40 days of salary, a vacation premium of 56%, life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, a savings fund, and social benefits as per Mexican regulations (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit). The position is locally recruited, and while it is primarily remote, it may require occasional travel to various country offices.