Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervisor calendar and schedule appointments
• Respond to calls, requests, and routine correspondence
• Prepare, edit, and format documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Process supervisor expenses, reimbursements, and payments to vendors/consultants
• Follow up on internal service requests for finance, procurement, IT, and maintenance
• Organize travel arrangements including tickets, lodging, and itineraries
• Organize logistics for visitors including lodging, transport, and agendas
• Maintain updated contacts, files, and databases
• Request and manage office supplies

Requirements

• Intermediate English level
• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Business, or a related field
• Solid proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of database management and digital filing systems
• At least 3 years of experience in administrative or support roles
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and reliability

Benefits

• Year-end bonus equivalent to 40 days of salary
• 56% vacation premium
• Life and medical insurance coverage
• Grocery vouchers
• Savings fund
• Access to Mexican essential benefits (IMSS, SAR/Infonavit)

About the Company

CIMMYT is a leading non-profit international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It works to improve the quantity, quality, and reliability of staple cereal production systems through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South.