Field Assistant

Job Description FORREST (https://forrest-india.org/) is looking for a field assistant for its ecological restoration works.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and execution of restoration activities on site as per design/instruction

• Regular coordination with managing the team for efficient work execution

• Ensuring safety guidelines are followed

• Maintain daily work logs and generate reports

• Assist in procurement activities

• Check the quality of work and material

• Ensure timely work execution as per deadlines

Skills / Competencies

• Prior experience of supervising on-site work would be preferred

• Knowledge of concepts of soil and water conservation

• Basic ability of identifying flora, fauna

• People managing skills

• MS Word, MS Excel

• Good communication skills

• Willingness to travel frequently

• Languages - English, Marathi, Hindi

Educational Background

• Master’s in forestry/environmental science/ Biodiversity /Wildlife/Ecology or allied fields

• B.Tech/BE/Diploma/Masters in Soil and Water Engineering

• 1-2 years’ experience is desirable, field work experience is preferred

Benefits

• In the Probation period, Rs 20000 per month stipend.

• Salary will be confirmed as per the merits of the candidate after the work performance evaluation of probation period only.

• Medical Insurance

• Travel allowances Job Type: Full-time 3 months’ probation is compulsory before the position confirmation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Application Deadline: 02/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025