Role Overview

Farmers for Forests (F4F) is recruiting a locally based Senior Manager – Operations (Urban Biodiversity) for Delhi NCR. The manager will lead end-to-end planning, implementation, monitoring and closure of Urban Biodiversity Hubs and restoration projects in their assigned region. The role requires independent operational leadership, government liaisoning, project budgeting, quality control and close coordination with local communities, technical experts, vendors, partners and donors.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead regional biodiversity and restoration projects from planning and site readiness through execution, monitoring and closure.

• Prepare realistic execution schedules, resource plans and project budgets; conduct site assessments of access, land conditions, water and infrastructure.

• Ensure timely implementation of plantation, restoration, landscaping and associated civil works; troubleshoot site challenges proactively.

Government Liaisoning, Permissions & Clearances





• Independently lead all government liaisoning with municipal corporations, Forest Departments, Gram Panchayats, district administrations, development authorities and other relevant agencies.

• Prepare, submit and follow up on applications for permissions, NOCs, site access, land handover and statutory clearances required for each project.

• Coordinate with competent authorities on lawful encroachment removal, debris clearance, site obstructions, water and electricity arrangements, and government-supported infrastructure.

• Maintain documented records and trackers for approvals, departmental commitments, deadlines and escalation; ensure all liaisoning follows applicable law and F4F policies.

Budgeting, Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop and optimize detailed budgets for saplings, soil, manure, irrigation, solar pumps, civil works, landscaping and labour.

• Identify and negotiate with local vendors and contractors; compare quotations a

📌 Senior Manager – Operations (Gurugram)
🏢 Farmers for Forests (F4F)
📍 Gurugram