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 professional 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 professional 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.

Benefits

Salary Range: INR 3.84–5.39 LPA

Field Manager- Operations (Urban Biodiversity)

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