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

Farmers for Forests is hiring a Project Officer to support the PCCF Office in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The role involves coordinating with the Forest Department, managing data, documentation, and reporting, while assisting in project implementation. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and 3-6 years of experience in government or development projects. Strong communication and organizational skills are required. This position is not remote.
About Us F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.



F4F was incubated at Mulago, Fast Forward, NSRCEL-IIMB, The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project. Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.



We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi. We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum.





Job Description 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.