M26264 Global Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Locally recruited)

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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. For more information, visit https://www.cimmyt.org/ Key Responsibilities: Oversee the implementation of environmental, health and safety programs (e.g., CARE, SAFE) focusing on environmental control, occupational health and safety culture. Ensure overall corporate institutional EHS governance, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and internal audits are conducted regularly and in accordance with local laws and global standards. Update institutional EH&S policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure alignment with international best practices and donor requirements. Provide oversight of workplace health monitoring, hazard identification, and preventive programs across HQ, ES and country offices. Monitor regional EH&S implementation plans. Lead the annual EH&S planning cycle. Monitor legal compliance across all countries. Supervise the delivery of medical services, including monitoring of health risks such as epidemics and managing wellness data via the EHS dashboard. Ensure environment, health and safety management system programs are aligned with institutional goals and support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Coordinate institutional responses to significant compliance findings. Master degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field. 3-6 years of experience in EH&S management. Occupational Health and Safety certification or diploma. Experience working across multiple countries and cultures. Strong analytical and information management skills. Experience in operational risk management and emergency response. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment. Advanced English proficiency. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Collaboration Model with Regional Offices. 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).

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