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 robust 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 files, drainage, roads, settlements, fire locations, mining/pressure areas and other spatial datasets.

- Facilitate collection of historical Working Plan records, plantation and treatment records, fire data, forest offence records,



wildlife information, Forest Rights Act (FRA)/Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC)/ Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) records, NTFP data and other departmental information required under NWPC 2023.

- Support consultations with forest dependent communities, Gram Sabhas, JFMCs/BMCs, local institutions and other stakeholders, and ensure proper documentation of field observations and consultation findings.

- Track field progress against agreed targets and immediately flag data gaps, inconsistencies, access constraints or delays to the Project Director / Working Plan Lead.

- Undertake random field checks and support quality assurance and cross validation of sample plots and other primary data collected by field teams.

- Support preparation of range wise and thematic inputs for the Working Plan, including identification of management issues, treatment priorities and practical field level prescriptions.

- Facilitate meetings, training, workshops and review sessions with Forest Department personnel and project teams.

- Submit concise daily/weekly progress updates and contribute to monthly progress reports, technical notes, presentations and other project deliverables.

- Ensure professional conduct, data confidentiality, field safety and adherence to Forest Department instructions and Myristika’s quality standards throughout the assignment.

KEY DELIVERABLES / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

- Timely execution of approved field schedules and coordination plans.

- Complete and traceable range/beat/compartment wise data collection status.

- Timely identification and closure of data gaps and field level inconsistencies.

- Quality controlled field datasets and supporting photographs/GPS records.

- Well maintained coordination records, meeting notes and progress trackers.





- Effective liaison between the Forest Department, field teams and Myristika’s technical experts.

- Timely contribution to Working Plan chapters, maps, thematic studies and management prescriptions.

DESIRED PROFILE

- Graduate/postgraduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Wildlife, Rural Development, Geography or a related discipline.

- Preferably 3-5 years of relevant experience, including substantial field and project coordination in forestry, natural resource management, Working Plans, forest inventory or Forest Department assignments.

- Experience coordinating multiple field teams, technical specialists and parallel workstreams.

- Good understanding of forest administration and range/beat/compartment systems and experience working with government officials and local institutions.
- Working knowledge of GPS, Google Earth Pro, KML/KMZ, basic GIS and digital/mobile field-data collection; Excel/MIS experience desirable.

- Ability to work in remote forest landscapes, manage field logistics and maintain disciplined follow-up.

- Strong Hindi and English communication skills.

- Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

ROLE ORIENTATION The Senior Project Coordinator is expected to be a hands-on field functionary rather than only an administrative focal point. The person should be able to understand the technical purpose of Working Plan activities, anticipate field requirements, maintain constructive relations with Forest Department officials and ensure that information generated in the field is reliable, well documented and usable by the technical team.

The position requires extensive field travel and regular work in remote forest locations across the four ranges. Candidates should be comfortable with extended field stays and challenging field conditions.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter highlighting their relevant experience to [email protected], with the subject line “Application – Senior Project Coordinator, Chaibasa”.

Last date for applications: October 23, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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