Director of Systems Development & Scaling Programs
CIMMYT
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Job summary
CIMMYT in Latin America, Asia or Africa seeks a strategic leader to head Systems Development and Scaling within SAS. The role drives adoption of tested innovations, aligns with CIMMYT 2030 strategy, and partners with national systems and private sectors to scale impact.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD (or master’s with exceptional experience) in agricultural development and has 10+ years leading large, multi-country programs, securing diverse funding, and delivering tangible outcomes across
Qualifications
- PhD or master’s with exceptional experience in agricultural or development economics, scalable systems, or policy.
- Demonstrated leadership of large, multi-country programs in international development.
- Proven fundraising and multi-stakeholder collaboration across sectors.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the Systems Development and Scaling strategy for SAS.
- Embed innovations into public and private delivery systems and partnerships.
- Lead multi-country, cross-functional teams and ensure funding and delivery milestones.
Skills
Education
Job description
CIMMYT in Latin America, Asia or Africa seeks a strategic leader to head Systems Development and Scaling within SAS. The role drives adoption of tested innovations, aligns with CIMMYT 2030 strategy, and partners with national systems and private sectors to scale impact.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD (or master’s with exceptional experience) in agricultural development and has 10+ years leading large, multi-country programs, securing diverse funding, and delivering tangible outcomes across
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