Communications Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, is a non-profit, international organization established to address global agricultural challenges. It focuses on enhancing the production systems of basic cereals such as maize, wheat, and other associated crops through applied agricultural science. CIMMYT operates primarily in the Global South and is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of resource-poor farmers by fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable agrifood systems. The organization is committed to scientific innovation and aims to create a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

Job Overview:
The Communications Analyst is an integral member of the CIMMYT LATAM Communications Team, tasked with the development, editing, and production of strategic content that effectively communicates the activities, results, and impacts of CIMMYT’s project portfolio in Latin America. This role is crucial in translating scientific innovations, field activities, project achievements, and institutional messages into compelling narratives and digital content that align with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy and the Engagement Strategy 202

• The Communications Analyst will work closely with various communication areas within the regional system, ensuring coherence and alignment in communication activities across LATAM. This position also plays a vital role in advocacy, donor engagement, and enhancing the visibility of CIMMYT as a leading scientific institution in sustainable agrifood systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement communication strategies for CIMMYT LATAM projects that align with institutional priorities, donor requirements, and advocacy objectives.
• Content Development & Editorial Production: Write, edit, and review high-quality Spanish-language content, including articles, success stories, press releases, reports, briefs, infographics, and knowledge products, ensuring complex scientific information is accessible to a broader audience.
• Digital Communications & Campaigns: Coordinate content for social media and web platforms, develop multimedia campaigns, and monitor digital performance, SEO, analytics, and visibility indicators.
• Media & Executive Communications: Prepare press materials, key messages, presentations, and briefing documents for media engagement, senior leadership, institutional events, and field visits.
• Regional Coordination & Field Storytelling: Collaborate with project teams, country offices, hubs, and CGIAR communication colleagues across Latin America, conducting field visits, interviews, and audiovisual documentation to showcase research outcomes and impact.
• Brand, Quality & Impact: Ensure editorial excellence, scientific accuracy, brand consistency, ethical storytelling, and appropriate recognition of donors and partners across all communication materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in journalism, digital communications, content development, or social media management.
• Strong journalistic skills, including in-depth interviewing, research, writing, editing, and storytelling.
• Proven ability to transform complex scientific, technical, or quantitative information into clear, engaging content for non-specialist audiences.
• Experience developing and adapting content for multiple platforms and formats, including digital, editorial, audiovisual, and social media.
• Proficiency in digital content management systems, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate English proficiency (B2, CEFR).

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field is required for this position, ensuring that candidates possess the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective communication in a professional setting.

Experience:
Candidates must have at least 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields such as journalism, digital communications, content development, or social media management. This experience should demonstrate a strong understanding of communication strategies and the ability to produce high-quality content.

Languages:
Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory, as the role requires the development of content in Spanish. Additionally, intermediate English proficiency (B2, CEFR) is required, allowing for effective communication in both languages, which is essential for collaboration with international teams and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package that includes benefits such as a year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, a savings fund, and social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit). The organization is committed to fostering a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico. This position will remain open until filled, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.