Global Training Manager

Job Advertisement

Position Title: Global Training Manager
Location: Texcoco de Mora
Country: Mexico
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. Established with a mission to improve the quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, CIMMYT focuses particularly on the Global South. The organization builds strong partnerships to enhance the livelihood trajectories 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 achieving a food-secure future, dedicated to 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 cimmyt.org.

Job Overview:
The Global Training Manager will oversee both in-house and external training activities, ensuring effective communication across CIMMYT to support these initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a strategic and global training approach for research/science and administrative personnel, planning and providing cohesive recommendations for management approval. This role includes leading the development of training programs globally, including leadership programs, and reviewing individual performance review summaries in collaboration with department leaders to refine training course requirements. The manager will also collaborate with CIMMYT Academy to establish a diverse training offer for staff and internal trainings, setting goals for learning outcomes and reporting progress against defined objectives. Additionally, the role involves identifying potential external training providers, managing vendor relationships, and designing content for induction training programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic global training approach for research/science and administrative personnel, including planning and providing recommendations for management approval.
• Lead the development of training programs globally, including leadership programs.
• Review Individual Performance Review summaries in collaboration with department leaders to refine training course requirements.
• Collaborate with CIMMYT Academy to establish a diverse training offer for staff and internal trainings.
• Set goals for learning outcomes and report progress against defined goals and training objectives.
• Identify potential external training providers and manage training vendor relationships.
• Design content and coordinate the involvement of CIMMYT-wide resources for induction training programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to exit survey instruments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Compliance teams to provide training on identified risks. 1
• Develop tools for use before and after training, including evaluations and feedback systems. 1
• Manage approved budget sums assigned for institutional training. 1
• Select and train global training support staff members, including regional training leads. 1
• Support general HR demands and operations beyond core training functions.

Required Qualifications:

• M.A. in Education related studies, Organizational Development, International HR Management, Business Administration, or related fields (Psychology, Legal, etc.).
• 10 or more years of progressive HR experience in a global environment, preferably in HR development or organizational development.
• 5 or more years of HR training experience.
• General HR background and experience with the ability to support general HR operations.
• Proven experience in applying a high-level understanding of modern teaching principles to create dynamic program solutions in classroom and e-learning environments.
• High level of intercultural awareness with international HR experience.
• Proven experience in applying teaching tools or platforms to increase training efficiency and create engaging curricula.
• Excellent computer skills, advanced use of MS Office, and experience with HR ERP and learning management systems.

Educational Background:
The selected candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Education related studies, Organizational Development, International HR Management, Business Administration, or other related fields such as Psychology or Legal studies.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience in a global environment, with at least 5 years specifically in HR training. The candidate should have a general HR background and experience, with the ability to act as an internal advisor and business partner to determine overall needs and implement effective solutions.

Languages:
The selected candidate must have an advanced level of English, with a minimum score of C1 on the CEFR. Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish are required, along with good negotiation, closing, and listening skills.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package that includes support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of Mexican Labor Law, the benefits package includes a year-end bonus of 40 days, a vacation premium of 56%, life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, a savings fund, and social benefits under Mexican law (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).