ABOUT THE ROLE: Myristika is planning to support the Chaibasa Forest Division, subject to award of contract, in preparation of its Working Plan under the National Working Plan Code (NWPC), 2023. The assignment will cover all forest ranges of Chaibasa forest division and involve field inventory, socio-economic and community consultations, biodiversity and NTFP assessments, watershed and forest-fire analysis, GIS and data management, and development of technical inputs for the Working Plan. The Senior Project Coordinator will serve as the principal field level coordination point for the assignment, working closely with the Forest Department, Myristika’s technical experts, field teams and other stakeholders. The role requires solid coordination, practical understanding of forestry operations and the ability to ensure that field data, consultations, maps, records and technical inputs are collected, verified and
delivered on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Act as the main coordination point with the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Working Plan Officer (WPO), Range Officers,



Beat Officers and other Forest Department officials across the four ranges.

• Prepare field schedules and coordinate forest inventory data collection, sample plot enumeration, regeneration assessment, biodiversity surveys, socio-economic surveys, NTFP studies, watershed assessments and other thematic field activities.

• Ensure that field teams receive the required maps, formats, instructions and logistical support before deployment.

• Coordinate field-level data collection, including field testing, use of prescribed formats/tools, data backup and timely transfer of field data.

• Monitor the quality and completeness of field data, including plot identification, GPS coordinates, species records, GBH/DBH, height, regeneration, site condition and other prescribed parameters.

• Coordinate with the GIS and technical teams for collection and verification of compartment boundaries, forest maps, KML/KMZ f

📌 Senior Project Coordinator (Chaibasa)
🏢 Myristika Sustainable Solutions
📍 Chaibasa