Regional Human Resources Manager- Africa

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (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.

CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. The CIMMYT Regional office for Africa is located at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) at Gigiri, Nairobi, with country offices in Ethiopia, Senegal, and Zimbabwe.

In Kenya, CIMMYT is hosted by World Agroforestry (ICRAF), that is headquartered on United Nations Avenue, Nairobi.

We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry by accessing our web sites : www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org

CIMMYT is looking for a : Regional Human Resources Manager- Africa

Position Overview

The Regional HR Manager supports the effective functioning of country offices in Africa by promoting alignment with organizational policies and strategic objectives. The role provides strategic HR guidance, fosters compliance and good governance, and supports workforce development. This position works in close collaboration with HQ to ensure consistency, share best practices, and adapt global priorities to regional needs.

Key Responsibilities

All duties are carried out in close collaboration with HQ (Mexico) and relevant global functions.

1. Strategic HR Leadership & Alignment

• Support alignment of HR activities with organizational objectives, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Contribute to strategic HR planning, change management, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Support leadership development and workforce planning.

2. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

3. Operational Efficiency & Talent Management

4. Employee Relations, Well-being & Safety

5. Compensation, Benefits & HR Systems

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

Reporting & Supervision

Requirements

Benefits

We invite you to formally apply to this position by following this link : https : / / recruit.cifor-icraf.org / jobs / Careers / 206844000046122112 / Regional-Human-Resources-Manager Africa-Readvertisement CIMMYT?source=CareerSite

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.