Field Coordination Associate – Forest Department (CCF Office, Gadchiroli)

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Field Coordination Associate to be embedded in the CCF Office, Gadchiroli, to support Forest Department activities at the divisional and field level

• This role requires close coordination with forest officials, field staff, communities, and other stakeholders

• The position is well-suited for candidates with field experience and a strong understanding of social and cultural contexts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the CCF office in field-level data collection, data logging, and reporting

• Assist forest officials in coordinating with range offices, beat staff, and field teams.

• Support the preparation of field reports, progress notes, community engagement documentation, and case records

• Assist in the coordination of field visits, inspections, training, and meetings

• Act as a liaison between Forest Department staff, local communities, NGOs, and partner organizations

• Support documentation of community-based initiatives, livelihoods projects, and conservation activities

• Assist in compiling socio-cultural and ecological observations relevant to forest management

• Support grievance documentation, community feedback, and follow-up actions where required

• Provide logistical and coordination support for pilot projects and departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Rural Development, Ethnobotany, or related fields

• 2–5 years of field experience, preferably in tribal or forest landscapes

• Prior experience working with government departments, forest offices, or grassroots projects is strongly preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders

• Strong reporting and documentation skills

• Fluency in Marathi is mandatory; knowledge of local tribal languages is a plus

• Willingness to travel extensively and work in remote field conditions

• High levels of sensitivity, professionalism, and cultural awareness

• GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS/Google Earth Pro) and ability to work with spatial data are highly desirable

Key Skills

• Stakeholder coordination

• Government processes & documentation

• Reporting & data management

• Field coordination

• Cultural sensitivity

• Problem-solving & adaptability

• GIS and spatial data analysis (highly desirable)

Soft Skills

• Diplomacy and discretion

• Ability to work without rigid role boundaries

• Respect for institutional hierarchies

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

Salary

• Salary will be decided mutually based on experience, skill, and fit of the candidate with our team and culture.

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