ICARDA
Agricultural Research
ActivityCoordinator-Entomologist
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“Activity Coordinator - Entomologist at ICARDA. Skills: Entomology, Field Implementation, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement. Coordinate day‑to‑day implementation of RPW control activities. Plan, schedule, and supervise field operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensures that field activities, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and operational tasks related to Red Palm Weevil (RPW) management are implemented effectively and in alignment with program protocols.
Industry & Context.
Propose solutions to operational or technical challenges
Ability to travel frequently within the country, Field experience and ability to work in rural settings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Plant Protection, Agricultural Sciences, or closely related field, Minimum 3-5 years of experience in pest monitoring, IPM, or field-based agricultural projects, Demonstrated experience in coordinating field activities and working with multiple stakeholders, field experience and ability to work in rural settings, Good communication and coordination skills with farmers and government partners, Proficiency in data collection tools and basic data analysis (Excel, mobile data platforms), Ability to travel frequently within the country, Fluency in working knowledge of English
Nice to Have
Master’s degree, Experience working with RPW, date palms, or tree pests is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Coordinate day‑to‑day implementation of RPW control activities
and supervise field operations
Ensure field protocols follow program's technical guidelines
Facilitate deployment of technologies
Support demonstration activities
and field experiments
Conduct field data collection on RPW populations
and field interventions
Ensure timely uploading of field data to designated digital platforms
Maintain accurate field records
Prepare weekly and monthly activity updates
Report operational or technical challenges and propose solutions
Coordinate with national partners
Coordinate field visits
and joint field inspections
Facilitate communication between country-level institutions and the C4RPWC central team
Contribute to community outreach
and farmer engagement
Provide basic entomological guidance
Assist in the execution of surveys
and diagnostic procedures
Support the Technical Lead and Workstream teams during in-country missions
Ensure field activities comply with safety
Coordinate logistics for field activities
Track inventory of traps
Assist with country-level procurement requests and vendor follow-up
Ensure timely delivery of materials to activity sites
Support the organization of farmer field schools
and capacity development sessions
Assist in demonstrating RPW control tools and methods
Contribute to training content preparation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with multiple stakeholders; Coordinate with national partners such as ministries, agricultural authorities, extension officers, and farmers; Facilitate communication between country-level institutions and the C4RPWC central team; Support the Technical Lead and Workstream teams when conducting in-country missions
Communication Scope
Good communication and coordination skills with farmers and government partners; Facilitate communication
Process & Methodology
Activity Coordination, Field Implementation, Operational tasks
Full Job Description
**Reports to:** Project Manager – C4RPWC (direct), Technical Lead – C4RPWC (technical).** Location:** Ajman, UAE **Purpose of the position** The Activity Coordinator – Entomologist supports the in‑country implementation of the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) Program. This role ensures that field activities, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and operational tasks related to Red Palm Weevil (RPW) management are implemented effectively and in alignment with program protocols. The position represents the C4RPWC project at the country level and acts as the primary liaison with local authorities, farmers, and implementing partners. The Activity Coordinator contributes technical inputs, facilitates field operations, and ensures timely reporting to the Project Manager and Technical Lead. ### About ICARDA The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: [www.icarda.org](https://www.icarda.org). ### Main responsibilities _**Field Implementation & Activity Coordination**_ · Coordinate day‑to‑day implementation of RPW control activities within the assigned country. · Plan, schedule, and supervise field operations including trapping,
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