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.

. 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 cul