Sustainability Strategy & Regenerative Agriculture Lead

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center); Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Year-end bonus 40 days

Vacation premium 56%

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

IMSS / Infonavit

Descripción de la vacante

CIMMYT is seeking a Research Associate to lead research and analysis on Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Sourcing, and Regenerative Agriculture, bridging research and practical implementation across global supply chains.

The role focuses on designing, piloting, and scaling strategies, aligning reporting frameworks with operational models, and generating evidence to help companies meet sustainability goals in North America, Latin America, and other regions.

Formación

• Master’s degree in relevant fields; PhD desirable for advanced roles.
• 4+ years in strategic consulting, value chain analysis, or sustainability projects with multinational companies.
• Proficiency in ESG reporting standards; fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Lead research and analysis on Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Sourcing, and Regenerative Agriculture.
• Design and implement standardized metrics and KPIs across frameworks (GRI, ISSB/CDSB).
• Develop MRV protocols and scalable methodologies for partner rollouts.
• Propose business models and monetization strategies for regenerative agriculture.
• Support engagement and collaboration with stakeholders on decarbonization and biodiversity agendas.
• Prepare technical documents and investment proposals for the private sector.

Conocimientos

Strategic consulting

Value chain analysis

Sustainability project management

Educación

Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics/ Sustainability/ Agribusiness/ Environmental Sciences

Ph.D. in business administration desirable

Herramientas

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Descripción del empleo

CIMMYT is seeking a Research Associate to lead research and analysis on Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Sourcing, and Regenerative Agriculture, bridging research and practical implementation across global supply chains.

The role focuses on designing, piloting, and scaling strategies, aligning reporting frameworks with operational models, and generating evidence to help companies meet sustainability goals in North America, Latin America, and other regions.