Partnership Management Consultant

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

. Conduct diagnostics of existing partnership management systems, processes and practices across programs, including stakeholder interviews, process mapping and systems landscape reviews .

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeTexcoco • MexicoSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in partnership and program management, with a strong focus on developing institutional frameworks, financial controls, and operational procedures. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, organizational diagnostics, and producing high-quality documentation for diverse audiences.

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Partnership ManagementFinancial Controls DesignGrant Management SystemsStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Diagnostics

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Hard Skills

Partnership ManagementFinancial ControlsDue Diligence FrameworksProcess MappingOperational ProceduresRisk AssessmentsDocument DesignBudget InterpretationMonitoring ToolsInstitutional Frameworks

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationIndependenceCollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365IcertisERP SystemsPortfolio Oversight DashboardsFinancial Monitoring Templates

Industry Keywords

International OrganizationsNGOsDonor-Funded ProgramsAgricultural ResearchGlobal South Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct diagnostics of existing partnership management systems, processes and practices across programs, including stakeholder interviews, process mapping and systems landscape reviews
Translate diagnostic findings and risk assessments into prioritized design requirements and recommendations
Develop institutional partnership management frameworks covering value proposition, strategic priorities, partner segmentation, governance, decision rights, and roles and responsibilities
Draft operational procedures across the partnership lifecycle, including partner selection, risk-based due diligence, contract management, financial and performance monitoring, technical quality assurance, relationship management and close-out
Design practical staff tools, including financial monitoring templates, due diligence risk-tiering and organizational capacity assessment tools, partner risk registers, tracking tools and close-out checklists
Define functional and data requirements for embedding procedures into ERP and contract management systems and portfolio-level oversight dashboards
Prepare implementation and change management roadmaps, including phased rollout, piloting, training needs and interim workarounds
Coordinate with Finance, Grants, Legal, Donor Relations, program leadership and IT/ERP teams
Provide regular written progress updates to senior management
Prepare handover packages and support knowledge transfer to CIMMYT staff responsible for implementation
Work with a high degree of independence and produce institutional-quality frameworks, procedures and tools for handover

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of experience in partnership, grants or program management within international organizations, research institutions or NGOs, including donor-funded, multi-program environments
Demonstrated experience designing or strengthening financial controls, due diligence frameworks, or partnership/grant management systems, including in response to audit findings or risk assessments
Proven track record of independently producing institutional-quality policies, frameworks and procedures under tight timelines
Strong financial acumen: ability to interpret partner budgets, financial reports and funding structures and translate them into practical controls and monitoring tools
Working knowledge of grant and contract management systems, including ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and contract management platforms such as Icertis, and dashboard tools for portfolio oversight
Experience conducting organizational diagnostics, including stakeholder interviews and process mapping across dispersed, multi-country teams
Excellent written English and document design skills, with the ability to produce board- and donor-ready material
Experience with CGIAR, agricultural research or Global South–focused development organizations is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive fee commensurate with experience and the scope of each assignment
Travel costs for missions to headquarters covered in accordance with CIMMYT policy
Opportunity to shape how a leading international agricultural research organization works with its partners across the Global South
No staff benefits included, as this is an individual consultancy