Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control Program - Technical Lead

Overview

Reports to: Program Manager – C4RPWC as direct supervisor, and Program Director for technical matters. Location: Ajman, UAE. Purpose of the position: The Technical Lead serves as the scientific and operational focal point for all technical workstreams of the C4RPWC program and links the research components to the overall Consortium and Program Coordination. This role ensures cross-workstream integration, scientific rigor, and alignment with the program’s strategic goals. The Technical Lead directly manages Workstream Leads and Co-leads, ensuring coordinated delivery of outputs, technical quality, and alignment with the overall program workplan. In addition to serving as the overall Technical Lead, the incumbent will also serve as Lead of Workstream 5, Lead of Work Package 3 within Workstream 5, Co-lead of Workstream 4, and Co-lead of Workstream 1. These roles involve direct responsibility for scientific leadership, coordination, and delivery of thematic outputs ...