Research Associate: Corporate Sustainability & Regenerative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life and medical insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Savings fund

Social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR/Infi

Job summary

CIMMYT, a non-profit international agricultural research center, is seeking a Research Associate to lead the corporate sustainability, responsible sourcing, and regenerative agriculture research agenda. The role bridges research and practical implementation across geographic regions and reports to strategic partnerships with the private sector.

The incumbent will design, pilot, and scale strategies and tools for decarbonization and sustainable sourcing, aligning international reporting

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field; Ph.D. is desirable.
• At least 4 years of experience in strategic consulting, value chain analysis, or sustainability project management with multinational companies.
• Proficiency in statistical/econometric software (R, Stata), and in-depth knowledge of ESG reporting standards; fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Standardization and Harmonization of Sustainability Frameworks across international and national contexts.
• Collaborate in design and implementation of MRV protocols for scalable measurement.
• Develop business models and monetization schemes linked to regenerative agriculture and sustainability.
• Develop mechanisms to engage supplier ecosystems in Mexico and related regions.
• Propose impact assessment frameworks with standardized metrics to quantify social and environmental returns.
• Produce technical documents and briefs to support private sector partnerships.
• Lead preparation of performance reports for executive committees in the agri-food sector.

Skills

R

Stata

ESG reporting standards

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Sustainability, Agribusiness, Environmental Sciences, or related fields

Ph.D. in business administration desirable

Job description

CIMMYT, a non-profit international agricultural research center, is seeking a Research Associate to lead the corporate sustainability, responsible sourcing, and regenerative agriculture research agenda. The role bridges research and practical implementation across geographic regions and reports to strategic partnerships with the private sector.

The incumbent will design, pilot, and scale strategies and tools for decarbonization and sustainable sourcing, aligning international reporting