Role Overview

Farmers for Forests (F4F) is seeking an experienced Nagpur-based Field Manager to coordinate Urban Biodiversity Hub initiatives, support the existing government-relations leads in coordinating with government authorities and follow up so that permissions, land and site-related requirements are addressed in a timely manner. The role involves regular engagement with public departments, documentation, stakeholder coordination and support for smooth on-ground project delivery.

The role will focus on day-to-day field coordination and support for on-ground execution, with overall government-relations ownership remaining with the existing leads.

Government Liaisoning, Permissions & Stakeholder Coordination

- Support the existing government-relations leads as an operational point of contact with relevant government bodies, including the Municipal Corporation, Forest Department, district administration, development authorities, Gram Panchayats and other concerned agencies.

- Assist in identifying project-specific permissions, NOCs, approvals, land-use or site-access clearances, and any required renewals; support the existing leads with application documentation and track agreed follow-up actions.

- Coordinate land identification, site visits, boundary verification, land availability, handover records and access arrangements with land-owning or controlling authorities.

- Follow up with competent authorities on lawful encroachment removal, debris clearance, site obstructions, boundary disputes and other constraints affecting project readiness.

- Coordinate government-side commitments for water access or supply, fencing and site protection, utilities,



entry permissions and other essential enabling infrastructure.

- Draft and, following internal review and authorization, submit official letters, proposals, meeting requests, permission applications, undertakings and supporting documentation; maintain complete, organized records.

- Arrange and attend meetings, joint inspections and reviews with officials; record minutes, commitments, responsible persons and closure dates.

- Maintain skilled relationships with government officers and local institutions, and support formal discussions within the agreed scope, referring decisions and commitments to the appropriate lead.

- Maintain a live government coordination tracker covering authority, contact person, approval status, dependencies, next action and target date; escalate critical delays promptly.

- Ensure all liaisoning, approvals and site-related actions follow applicable laws, departmental procedures, ethical standards and F4F policies; do not make unauthorized commitments.

Project Execution & Operational Coordination

- Coordinate with internal project teams on site readiness, execution schedules and dependencies arising from government approvals; track agreed day-to-day field activities and flag dependencies or blockers to the relevant leads.

- Support site surveys, vendor and contractor coordination,



basic cost reviews and resolution of local execution issues.

- Conduct periodic site visits to verify progress, document constraints and facilitate timely interventions.

- Submit concise weekly updates on approvals, stakeholder meetings, site readiness, risks and key operational milestones.

Success Measures

- Timely follow-ups and coordination support for approvals and site handovers.

- Tracking and escalation of government-side dependencies through to closure.

- Accurate permission records and follow-up tracking.

- Effective government and internal stakeholder coordination.

- Clear escalation and dependable support to on-ground teams.

Requirements

- Preferably based in Nagpur, with strong familiarity with local administration, geography and government working procedures.

- Demonstrated experience in government liaisoning, public-authority coordination, statutory permissions, land/site approvals or similar field-facing roles.

- Ability to independently draft official correspondence, maintain follow-up records and conduct qualified meetings with senior officials.

- Fluency in Marathi and Hindi required; working proficiency in English preferred, including email and documentation.

- Strong interpersonal skills, persistence, sound judgment, integrity and ability to resolve administrative issues without compromising compliance.

- Comfortable with local travel, field visits and basic Excel/Google Sheets reporting; exposure to forestry, urban greening, CSR or restoration projects is an advantage.

BenefitsSalary Range: INR 3.84–5.39 LPA

📌 Field Manager– Operations (Urban Biodiversity) (India)
🏢 Farmers for Forests (F4F)
📍 India