Grants Management Analyst

CIMMYT; Estado de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus (40 days)

Vacation premium (56%)

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social Mexican benefits

Job summary

An international research organization is seeking a Grants Management Analyst to execute fundraising operational plans and implement strategies for resource mobilization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in grant management and project coordination, and should be proficient in English. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including bonuses and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant management or project coordination.
• Advanced level of English (C1).
• Good knowledge of Project Management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP Systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute Grants Management operational plans for fundraising.
• Implement strategies to achieve Engagement Chapter KPIs.
• Ensure consistency in grant management policies.
• Ensure consistent application of grant management policies and procedures.
• Identify and map key risks across the DFS area and contribute to risk mitigation.

Skills

Grant management

Project coordination

Financial reporting

Technical reporting

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Education

Advanced English (CEFR C1)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

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Overview

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. This role will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, State of Mexico, near Mexico City.

Responsibilities

• Execute Grants Management operational plans to maintain annual fundraising levels at USD 250 million through 2027.
• Implement strategies to achieve Engagement Chapter KPIs related to resource mobilization.
• Deliver on individual work plans as well as multi-year plans within the DFS team.
• Ensure consistent application of institutional grant management policies and procedures.
• Identify and map key risks across the DFS area, contributing to effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the prospecting process for new funding opportunities within existing multi-partner agreements.
• Support cultivation and stewardship efforts aimed at strengthening multi-partner collaborations.
• Foster strong relationships with all units and internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination throughout the grant‑project cycle, including monthly reconciliation meetings.
• Manage grant‑related information, records, documentation, and archiving in a timely and accurate manner: produce monthly pipeline and aging reports, manage Unit email account, and manage Funder Platforms to ensure timely and accurate data entry and compliance.
• Improve the functioning of the department: develop templates, update and disseminate the DFS Grant management Manual, and build capacity on DFS processes within the unit and other units internal and external clients.
• Coordinate grant management steps along the project cycle in collaboration with involved units internal and external clients: provide feedback to comply with funder requirements, ensure Financial and Technical Reporting delivery and assurance quality standards, serve as the main coordination point and front desk with auditors for grant‑related audits, and ensure that Research Programs generate and provide all required documentation.
• Coordinate with Program teams to ensure timely follow‑up, collection, and submission of all required documentation under CIMMYT’s Project Management Minimums. Track the submission status of PM Minimums documentation, review for completeness, and update the centralized PM Minimums tracker.
• Implement individual annual plan to ensure objectives and targets are accomplished and follow all policies and procedures related to performance evaluation and internal assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant management, donor‑funded project coordination, financial and technical reporting, or working with international non‑profit or research organizations.
• Advanced level of English language, minimum of C1 as per CEFR.
• Good knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a Project Management discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook) and ERP Systems.
• Competencies: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, Customer Orientation, Teamwork, Problem Solving and Decision‑making, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Benefits

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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Research Services