Job Description

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.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

The Communications Specialist is a key member of the CIMMYT LATAM Communications Team, responsible for developing, editing, and producing strategic content that communicates the activities, results, and impact of CIMMYT’s project portfolio in Latin America.

The role ensures that scientific innovations, field activities, project achievements, and institutional messages are translated into compelling narratives, digital content, and communication products aligned with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy, the Engagement Strategy 2027, and the strategic communication priorities defined by the LATAM Communications Management.

This position interacts continuously with the seven communication areas of the regional system (Strategy, Creative Hub, Media Relations, Digital, Internal, Executive, and Regional Communications) and with project communication teams across LATAM to ensure alignment, coherence, and joint execution of communication activities.

The role also contributes to advocacy, donor engagement, partner visibility, and the positioning of CIMMYT as a leading scientific institution in sustainable agrifood systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement communication strategies for CIMMYT LATAM projects, aligned 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, translating complex scientific information into accessible narratives.
• 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. Conduct 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Benefits

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

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.