Partnership Excellence Specialist

About the Company

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 through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement standardized process improvement across the full partnership lifecycle
• Develop workflows, templates, and documentation standards for consistent practice
• Support the development of partnership tracking systems covering contractual, financial, and technical metrics
• Design structured tools and criteria to support transparent partner selection and due diligence
• Improve structure, accessibility, and consistency of partnership-related data across systems
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards to support portfolio-level visibility
• Design and implement tools for consistent risk identification and escalation
• Co-design and roll out solutions collaboratively with Finance, Programs, Legal, and IT teams
• Deliver targeted training for CIMMYT teams on partnership management and donor compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, agriculture, or international development
• 5+ years supporting oversight of partnership management systems in complex organizations
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret partner financial reports and risk indicators
• Experience with financial controls, internal controls frameworks, or audit remediation
• Proven experience designing and implementing frameworks, procedures, or tools
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel
• Experience working in cross-functional and international multicultural environments
• Strong problem-solving and implementation skills
• Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile
• Familiarity with ERP systems like Dynamics 365 and contract management platforms like Icertis
• Exposure to data governance and information management practices