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.