Field Manager - Urban Biodiversity

Farmers for Forests; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hybrid Social Enterprise in Tamil Nadu seeks a Field Manager to oversee plantation and ecological restoration projects. The role involves coordinating with local communities and stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and adherence to environmental standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–4 years of field management experience. Strong communication and project coordination skills are essential. The position requires a passion for climate resilience and a commitment to engaging with local communities.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in coordinating afforestation or ecological restoration projects.
• Familiarity with native species and sustainable practices.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage plantation and ecological restoration activities.
• Liaise with government departments for project approvals.
• Monitor planting, landscaping, and lake rejuvenation work.
• Ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain site records.
• Support community engagement and capacity-building programs.

Skills

Field management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.

We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi. We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum.

Job Description

The Field Manager will be responsible for end-to-end execution of on-ground plantation, biodiversity enhancement, and restoration projects. You will work closely with local communities, government departments, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that all projects are implemented effectively, within timelines, and in accordance with environmental standards. This role requires frequent travel to field sites and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and field teams.

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day implementation of plantation and ecological restoration activities.
• Liaise with government departments, local bodies, and stakeholders for project approvals and smooth execution.
• Monitor and supervise plantation, landscaping, park development, and lake rejuvenation work.
• Ensure adherence to environmental guidelines, project timelines, and allocated budgets.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess progress and resolve on-ground challenges.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed data records on plantation species, survival rates, and site maintenance.
• Support community engagement, local awareness campaigns, and capacity-building programs.
• Work with landscape architects and environmental consultants for technical planning and execution.

Requirements

• Someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in coordinating afforestation, landscaping, or urban ecological restoration projects.
• Strong field management and project coordination skills.
• Familiarity with native species, sustainable afforestation, and biodiversity practices.
• Comfortable managing multiple sites and stakeholders in parallel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, or project management tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within Maharashtra or Karnataka.
• Passionate about climate resilience, ecological restoration, and rural livelihoods.