Project Officer - Forest Department Coordination (PCCF Office, Nagpur)

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Project Officer to be embedded within the PCCF Office, Nagpur
  

• The role will support the Forest Department in coordination, documentation, data management, reporting, and inter -departmental communication
  

• The officer will work closely with senior forest officials to streamline workflows, support project implementation, and ensure timely reporting and data consolidation.
  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the PCCF office in data logging, record maintenance, and documentation related to forestry projects and initiatives
  

• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, briefs, and official communications for internal and external stakeholders
  

• Coordinate between the PCCF office, divisional offices, NGOs, consultants, and other government departments
  

• Track the progress of ongoing projects, schemes, and pilots; maintain dashboards or status trackers as required.
  

• Support scheduling, meeting coordination, minutes of meetings (MoMs), and follow -up actions
  

• Assist in compiling and reviewing data related to forest management, conservation, community projects, and monitoring initiatives
  

• Facilitate information flow between field offices and state -level leadership
  

• Ensure compliance with reporting formats, timelines, and documentation standards
  

• Provide ad -hoc administrative, technical, or project support as required by the PCCF office
  

Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, or related fields
  

• 3–6 years of experience working with government departments, public institutions, or large development projects
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English required; Marathi and Hindi strongly preferred)
  

• Strong reporting, documentation, and presentation skills
  

• Experience in government coordination, project management, or policy support
  

• Ability to work with senior officials in a structured, confidential, and professional manner
  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  

• Comfort working in a semi -bureaucratic environment
  

• 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.