Senior Field Manager- Restoration & Wildlife

Zoho; Chandrapur; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

F4F is seeking a Senior Field Manager to lead a Rewilding project in Chandrapur/Northern Tadoba. You will oversee on-site operations, coordinate with forest and local agencies, manage contractors and field teams, and ensure safety and quality across field activities.

The role requires 2–3 years in wildlife projects, a life sciences degree, and strong scheduling/ GIS skills. Based in Chandrapur with readiness for field‑conditions work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Wildlife Studies, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Zoology
• Minimum 2–3 years in wildlife conservation, restoration, plantation work, vegetation surveys, or community engagement projects.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools, GIS basics, team management, and field execution.
• Willingness to learn new tools on the job and apply them to deliverables.
• Must be based in Chandrapur or willing to relocate immediately to Chandrapur/Tadoba area.

Responsibilities

• On-Site Leadership: Direct day-to-day operations, community liaisoning, and technical inputs at project sites.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop baseline schedules, resource plans, and work timelines to deliver the project on budget and schedule.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage contractors, local agencies, forest department staff, and field labor.
• Team Supervision: Directly lead, mentor, and monitor the 2 Field Associates assigned to the sites.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Ensure all field equipment installations and safety protocols meet project specifications.
• Progress Documentation & Reporting: Deliver and document regular progress updates and site risk evaluations.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

KOBO

Team management

Project scheduling

Education

Life Sciences (BSc/MSc)

Tools

KOBO or similar

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

Senior Field Manager- Restoration & Wildlife

Chandrapur Ho, India | Posted on 09/25/2026

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

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Field Manager to lead the planning, physical execution, and day-to-day implementation of a Rewilding project in Chandrapur/ northern Tadoba area. The Senior Field Manager will oversee field operations, local forest department coordination, plantation or invasive removal work, community survey data collection, vendor management, and on-ground team coordination in the Tadoba landscape.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Leadership: Direct day-to-day operations, community liasoning, and technical inputs at the project sites.

Planning & Scheduling: Develop baseline schedules, resource plans, and work timelines to deliver the project on budget and schedule.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage contractors, local agencies, forest department staff, and field labor.

Team Supervision: Directly lead, mentor, and monitor the 2 Field Associates assigned to the sites.

Quality & Safety Assurance: Ensure all field equipment installations (camera traps, acoustic meters, sampling techniques), and safety protocols meet project specifications.

Progress Documentation & Reporting: Deliver and document regular progress updates, and site risk evaluations to the internal team.

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Wildlife Studies, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Zoology

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in wildlife conservation, restoration, plantation work, vegetation surveys, or community engagement projects.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in project scheduling tools (MS Office, basic GIS softwares, KOBO or similar), team management, field execution.

Willingness to learn: An enthusiasm to readily pick up new tools and skills while on the job and use these to execute project requirements and deliverables.

Location Constraint: Must be based in or willing to relocate immediately to Chandrapur/ northern side of Tadoba , with a strong preference for candidates comfortable managing outdoor site operations under extreme field conditions.

Compensation & Work Conditions

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, range - 4 to 6 lakh pa

Work Hours: Standard site operating hours; requires flexibility during intensive execution phases.