We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated and service-orientated professional for the position of Intellectual Property (IP) and Legal Assistant Counsel to strengthen its Intellectual Property (IP) Unit, which provides research-related IP management and legal services to CIMMYT scientific and administrative personnel in developing countries around the world. The position will be based at CIMMYT’s Main Campus (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico) but will interact with all CIMMYT´s experimental stations and regional offices (country and world-wide) on a regular basis.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries.
The IP Unit helps by ensuring that intellectual property assets acquired, used, and generated for the improvement of maize and wheat cropping systems are as free as possible from encumbrances to their distribution and use by researchers and small-to-intermediate-scale farmers and agricultural enterprises in the developing world.
Specific responsibilities of this position will include:
We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes:
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 Insurance and Medical Insurance, Supermarket Coupons, Savings Fund, Social Mexican Benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).
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.
Apply online or email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 26 October, 2012 to Human Resources, CIMMYT
(Email: nrsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Position Reference number: N12161)
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information please contact Guillermo Flores, g.flores@cgiar.org
(Email: nrsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Position Reference number: N12161)
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information please contact Guillermo Flores, g.flores@cgiar.org
CIMMYT Intellectual Property and Legal Assistant Counsel
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