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.