Partnership Transformation Lead

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center)

Estado de México

Presencial

MXN 600.000 - 900.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Descripción de la vacante

CIMMYT in Texcoco near Mexico City seeks a Partnership Excellence Specialist to design and implement a risk-based partnership management framework. You will lead tools, templates, and processes to improve identification, due diligence, contracts, and monitoring across programs.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, Grants Management, ERP, and IT, translate audit findings into practical improvements, and help teams adopt robust financial oversight and donor compliance throughout the

Formación

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business management, finance, agriculture, international development, or a similar related field.
5+ years supporting oversight of partnership management systems in complex organizations; financial management, consulting, or transformational roles in NGOs, international organizations, or research institutions.
Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret partner financial reports, funding structures, and risk indicators, and translate these into practical frameworks, controls, and monitoring approaches.
Experience or exposure to financial controls, internal controls frameworks, audit remediation, or risk management in grant- or partnership-based environments.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing frameworks, procedures, tools, or processes (e.g., financial monitoring, due diligence, risk management, or performance tracking).
Proven ability to translate complex financial and operational concepts and processes into practical, user-friendly tools, templates, and guidance for diverse stakeholders.
Hands-on experience in developing dashboards, trackers, or analytical tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) including data analytics and data visualization tools to support decision-making.
Experience working with multiple systems and data sources, with the ability to structure, reconcile, and present data in a meaningful and actionable way.
Experience working in cross-functional environments, collaborating with Finance, Programs, Legal, Grants management, and/or IT/ERP teams to implement solutions.
Exposure to risk-based due diligence, partner assessments, or compliance frameworks.
Experience in change management or rollout of new tools and processes, including user training and adoption support.
Strong problem-solving and implementation skills, with the ability to independently design, build, test, and refine solutions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive adoption of new tools and processes.
Experience working in international and multicultural environments, preferably in Global South contexts.

Responsabilidades

Design and implement standardized process improvement across the full partnership lifecycle: identification/selection, due diligence, contracting and negotiation, management and monitoring, and renewal/exit.
Develop workflows, templates, and documentation standards that enable consistent, auditable practice across programs and partner categories, aligned with existing institutional policies and roles.
Capture and document lessons learned and best practices and translate these into targeted improvements in process design and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the development of partnership tracking system covering contractual agreements, deliverables, financial and technical performance metrics, risks, and project progress.
Support the development and implementation of consistent standard organizational requirements for partner financial reporting and expenditure information, ensuring consistency, transparency, and auditability.
Develop tools to track reporting timelines, gaps, and follow-up actions, including visibility for escalation where needed.
Work closely with Finance, Legal, and ERP teams to ensure solutions are aligned with or enhancing existing policies, workflows, and system capabilities, without duplicating roles or controls.
Design structured tools, criteria, and templates to support transparent, consistent partner selection.
Coordinate enhancements to CIMMYT's risk-based due diligence approach, calibrated by partner type, funding level, and risk profile.
Improve tracking and visibility for due diligence status; identify opportunities to reduce timelines and avoid duplication of effort.
Improve structure, accessibility, and consistency of partnership-related data across systems and repositories.
Develop practical analytical tools and dashboards to support portfolio-level visibility of partner activity, financial data, and risks, leveraging data analytics and BI approaches.
Enhance and roll out improved data standards and practices (e.g., minimum data fields, naming conventions) to improve consistency and reliability.
Work with ERP and IT teams to support the development of new requirements for pragmatic system enhancements and integration approaches.
Design and implement tools and frameworks for consistent risk identification, tracking, and escalation across the partnership lifecycle, aligned with risk management and internal controls frameworks.
Establish and support the implementation of quality assurance protocols for partnership agreements and deliverables.
Co-design and roll out solutions collaboratively with Finance, Programs, Legal, Donor Relations, ERP, and other stakeholders.
Design and deliver targeted training for CIMMYT teams on partnership management practices, financial monitoring, and donor compliance.
Apply a structured change management approach, with stage gates, piloting, and user feedback, to minimize disruption to ongoing delivery commitments.
Translate financial and technical partnership management concepts into clear, practical guidance and tools for diverse users.
Experience working in international and multicultural environments, preferably in Global South contexts.