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

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

Farmers for Forests (F4F) – Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India

ROLE
– 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
– Stakeholder coordination
– Government processes & documentation
– Reporting & data management
– Field coordination
– Cultural sensitivity
– Problem-solving & adaptability
– Diplomacy and discretion
– Ability to work without rigid role boundaries
– Respect for institutional hierarchies
– Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

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