SAS Regional Project Manager Asia (Locally Recruited)

Description

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrows 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 cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Regional Project Manager for Asia to manage SAS Asia project portfolio, adhering to CIMMYTs project management standards and processes, and in compliance with the project terms and conditions of contracts.

The location of this position will be CIMMYTs office either in in Bangladesh (Dhaka) or India (Delhi) or Nepal (Kathmandu).

Specific Duties

• Promote strong teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect among colleagues, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment and proactively addressing operational challenges as they arise.
• Responsible for the overall management of the SAS Asia project portfolio, adhering to CIMMYTs project management standards and processes, and in compliance with the project terms and conditions of contracts.
• Assist Project Leads by coordinating planning of project activities, compiling detailed implementation (technical budgets) reports, communications, and procurement plans, and managing, assigning, and monitoring implementation.
• Anticipate and manage various risks inherent in project activities, including financial, logistic, political, and environmental.
• Coordinate the development and regular updating of key project documents, including the project charter, work plan, budget, human resource and procurement plans, communication plan, monitoring and evaluation plan, financial and technical reports, sub-grant contracts, and project deliverables.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality project documents (e.g., work plan, financial and technical, monitoring, evaluation, and learning reports) to the funders in collaboration with CIMMYTs Donor Relations and Fundraising Support team.
• Coordinate the management of the project budget, including budget allocation, monitoring, and realignment, and review and approve field office liquidation reports and funds requests monthly as needed.
• Oversee the management of consultants and sub-agreements, including issuing contracts; liaison; quality control; disbursement of payments; and performance evaluation.
• Oversee the procurement and management of assets, inventory, and other resources.
• Support proposal development, including budget development in coordination with the project leaders, program finance manager, program manager, and DFS.
• Lead SAS Asia portfolio of HR activities, including recruitment, staff onboarding, and annual performance evaluations following CIMMYT procedures and liaising with CIMMYT Headquarters and HR representatives in regional offices.
• Supervise SAS project and program support staff as needed.
• Engage and backstop regional CIMMYT Program staff, as needed.
• Liaise with CIMMYT headquarters as needed and in close coordination with the program manager.
• Use CIMMYT and CGIAR databases and systems to manage information and project documents, ensuring data is securely stored and appropriately shared.
• Any other duties as assigned by the program manager.

• Applied masters degree in fields related to International Development, Development Studies concentrating on Project Management, Management or Business. Other fields of study will be considered if applicable and based on the candidates demonstrated experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (desired)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, demonstrating progressive management experience, particularly in fields driven by donor-funded projects (agriculture, industry, business, and market development).
• Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and meeting the demands of competing and urgent project timelines.
• Demonstrated ability of highly effective communication and collaboration skills for internal and external activities with highly diversified people with significantly different skill and language levels.
• Highly advanced use of Microsoft Office suite of applications, Project Management software.
• Fluency in English (C1 level).
• Proven ability to organize and coordinate diverse tasks with strong self-motivation and solutions orientation.
• Available to travel within Asia
• Desire and ability to work respectfully and inclusively in a diverse, multicultural, multidisciplinary work environment
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Problem-Solving, Decision making, Teamwork, Multi-Cultural Awareness, Time Management, Proactivity, Communication, and Flexibility/Adaptability.

The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.

Screening and follow-up of applications will begin on Monday 20th April 2026. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

This position is recruited locally. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the duty station country at the time of application. CIMMYT does not provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for locally recruited staff roles.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.