The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) has announced new career opportunities in Nairobi, Kenya. As a globally recognized non-profit agricultural research organization, CIMMYT works to improve livelihoods through innovative research in sustainable farming systems, crop science, climate resilience, and food security. The organization collaborates with governments, research institutions, development partners, and farming communities to develop solutions that address agricultural challenges worldwide.
Professionals looking to advance their careers in finance, payroll administration, crop science, remote sensing, and agricultural research have an opportunity to join an organization that is making a significant impact across Africa and beyond. CIMMYT is currently recruiting for two positions based in Nairobi.
The available vacancies are outlined below.
- Payroll & IRS Support Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
The Payroll & IRS Support Officer will support payroll administration and ensure payroll operations comply with organizational policies and statutory requirements. The role also contributes to maintaining accurate payroll records, supporting employee payroll inquiries, and coordinating payroll-related reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support payroll processing activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
- Maintain payroll records and employee payroll information.
- Assist in payroll reconciliations and statutory deductions.
- Coordinate payroll documentation and maintain proper filing systems.
- Support payroll reporting and preparation of payroll summaries.
- Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries and provide timely assistance.
- Assist with tax, statutory, and payroll compliance requirements.
- Support month-end payroll activities.
- Work closely with finance, human resources, and other internal stakeholders on payroll-related matters.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.
- Perform other payroll and administrative duties as assigned.
- Crop Science and Remote Sensing Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
The Crop Science and Remote Sensing Specialist will support agricultural research by applying crop science knowledge alongside remote sensing technologies to improve agricultural productivity, monitor crop performance, and generate data-driven insights for research projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support crop science research activities across assigned projects.
- Utilize remote sensing technologies for agricultural monitoring and analysis.
- Collect, process, and analyze agricultural and environmental datasets.
- Develop and implement remote sensing methodologies for crop assessment.
- Support field research activities and data collection exercises.
- Interpret satellite, drone, and geospatial data for research purposes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams on agricultural innovation projects.
- Prepare technical reports, research summaries, and scientific documentation.
- Contribute to data visualization and presentation of research findings.
- Support the development of decision-support tools for agricultural stakeholders.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and proper documentation throughout research activities.
- Participate in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Stay informed on advances in crop science, geospatial technologies, and remote sensing applications.
- Perform any other duties assigned in support of research objectives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official CIMMYT recruitment portal before the stated closing date.
