M26192 - Instructional Designer (Locally recruited)

• Provide expert guidance in designing and developing training content for ERP implementation.
• Translate complex ERP processes and workflows into clear, user friendly, and pedagogically sound learning materials.
• Create multimedia ERP instructional resources (tutorials, guides, videos, simulations, job aids, and infographics).
• Manage the full instructional design lifecycle for ERP eLearning and face-to-face courses.
• Ensure learning resources reflect current ERP functionalities and incorporate interactive learning approaches.
• Plan, develop, and support the delivery of ERP courses, workshops, and training activities.
• Integrate ERP content into the LMS ensuring a high-quality user experience.
• Design assessments, quizzes, practical exercises, and performance based evaluations for ERP learning outcomes.
• Support organizational capacity assessments related to ERP adoption.
• Document, organize, and systematize ERP training processes, workflows, and learning resources.
• Contribute instructional design expertise to CapDev initiatives beyond ERP.
• Support the creation of scalable templates, guidelines, and learning standards.
• Provide advisory input for non-ERP training aligned with adult learning principles.
• Collaborate with the CapDev team to align ERP training with the institutional learning strategy.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of knowledge-sharing systems and learning pathways.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups to strengthen the organizational learning ecosystem.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.

• Additional professional training or certification in instructional design is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of administrative and operational procedures relevant to research support functions.

• Experience administering Learning Management Systems (preferably Moodle or Opigno).

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Experience designing educational content and multimedia learning assets is an advantage.

• Familiarity with authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, H5P, or equivalent) is desirable.

• Demonstrated instructional design experience is a strong asset.

• Advanced English proficiency (C1 level minimum—testing required).

• Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

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).

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.

This position will remain open until filled.

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