Roster- Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

CIMMYT; Texcoco de Mora; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Vacation premium

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social benefits (IMSS/SAR)

Job summary

CIMMYT is seeking a Donor Relations and Engagement Specialist within its Engagement function to design and manage donor engagement, training, and CRM activities across programs.

The role focuses on cultivating relationships with donors and institutional partners, supporting the fundraising pipeline, and reporting on progress against institutional targets. Strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in multi-project environment with international exposure.
• Experience in donor-facing communications and relationship management.
• CRM and donor database management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage an annual donor engagement plan with senior management and scientists.
• Provide tools, services, and training on donor relationship management to project leaders.
• Set up and manage a donor community and plan communications and engagement activities.
• Establish and manage donor databases and CRM systems across the institution.
• Build relationships with donor counterparts focused on grant outcomes and results.
• Support proposal development, positioning, and donor-facing communications products.
• Track and report fundraising and partnership pipeline performance against targets.

Skills

Donor relations

CRM management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Communication / International Development / Business Administration / Public Relations

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

About this Roster Position

Covers Donor Relations and Engagement Specialist Resource Mobilization Manager and Partnership Excellence Specialist within CIMMYT's Engagement function.

Build cultivate and manage donor and institutional partner relationships and support the fundraising pipeline that sustains CIMMYT's research mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage an annual donor engagement plan with senior management donor facing scientists and Communications
• Provide tools services and training on donor relationship management to project leaders and principal investigators
• Set up and manage a donor community and plan communications and engagement activities
• Establish and manage donor databases and CRM systems across the institution
• Build relationships with donor counterparts focused on results and outcomes of grants management
• Support proposal development positioning and donor facing communications products
• Track and report on fundraising and partnership pipeline performance against institutional targets

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Communication International Development Business Administration or Public Relations required
• 5 or more years in a multi project environment including international experience
• Demonstrated experience in donor facing communications and relationship management
• CRM and donor database management skills
• Where the role carries direct reports lead and develop a small partnerships or donor relations team including setting priorities and reviewing performance

Benefits

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