IN24249 Capacity Development Specialist

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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Capacity development specialist, to create integral educational solutions for CIMMYT Academy projects. This includes the identification, design, delivery and documentation of the processes supporting the learning and development initiatives through Learning Management Systems (LMS) as part of CIMMYT Academy’s Capacity Development programs for the benefit of its partners and communities we serve.

The position will be based at CIMMYT Country Office in New Delhi or Hyderabad, India.

Specific duties:

• Provide expert guidance and technical assistant in developing content of Capacity Development including course content, expository text, scripts for animated and testimonial videos, learning activities, and assessment questions that enhance retention and training programs requested by CIMMYT’s research programs, based on the identified learning needs and desired outcomes.
• Ensure implementation and co-design capacity development solutions and interventions with the research programs at CIMMYT and other technical partners that collaborate with the Academy. Conduct research to solve issues, as needed.
• Manage production, editing, and instructional design of e-Learning and face to face courses and perform technical management including training, facilitation of organizational assessments, and development of strategies and institutional strengthening plans.
• Provide strategic guidance on the implementation of Capacity Development and training activities with research programs. Collect data and prepare reports on training events.
• Contribute to the documentation and systematization of capacity development processes and collaborate with Human Resources in developing content and E-learning courses for induction programs in HQ and country offices.
• Build engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute and support to the LMS project development, acting as a super user and supporting the users on the training.
• Contribute to the documentation and systematization of capacity development processes and provide support, as needed, on projects or tasks that are capacity building and development focused.
• Support student management as required.
• Support on communication  and CIMMYT Academy events.
• Maintain and document up to date all the procedures related to CIMMYT Academy.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by their supervisor.

• Hold a bachelor degree / master’s degree in Agronomy / Agriculture or related field.
• Have a minimum of 3-year experience in agriculture education/ training/ e-learning/ agriculture extension domains etc.
• Experience working in training content development, training program preparation, training implementation or as a resource person in the agriculture domain.
• Basic knowledge of protocols and administrative and/or operational procedures of the research support function.
• Has strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced level in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Instructional design experience will represent an advantage.
• Advanced level of English language.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Candidates must apply to IN24249 Capacity Development Specialist.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Screening and follow-up of applications will begin on December 20th, 2024.

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.