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

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 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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