Program Officer

GICIA India Private Limited is a leading private sector agency in India that specializes in providing third-party evaluation, assessment, and monitoring services in various sectors such as environment, forestry, wildlife management, sustainable tourism, policy advocacy, and climate change. We excel in offering monitoring and evaluation, certification, inspection, and verification services to effectively manage and conserve natural resources. Our team of skilled Auditors, Mentors, and professionals work diligently to cater to numerous clients and establish a prominent reputation in the market. As a member of our team, your responsibilities will include coordinating with clients and the head office to schedule CoC Audit and physical verification for Timber Legality Assessment. You will be expected to collect, analyze, and synthesize sufficient information during audits to provide appropriate recommendations for certification. Managing a consistent workflow of scheduling audits, maintaining written notifications, and record-keeping will be essential. Additionally, you should be capable of identifying different types of woods as per Indian wood industries, verifying if the client company follows the requirements of desired standards, and conducting audits for the Chain of Custody (CoC) scheme and physical verifications as per Timber Legality Standards within agreed schedules with clients. Reporting client complaints, problems, and system deficiencies to the Program Manager when necessary is also part of the role. Furthermore, you will be responsible for writing reports based on findings, walkthroughs, and evidence to ensure compliance with standard requirements. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, along with good presentation and report writing abilities. Exceptional time-management skills, multitasking capabilities, and adaptability to changes are crucial. Working independently as part of a team, developing effective working relationships, and fostering a good team environment are key attributes. Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs are necessary. Adhering to set timelines, attention to detail, and willingness to travel to multiple locations are also essential. Candidates applying for this position should have a background in Forest Management, Forestry, Wood Science, or Environmental sciences at the graduate or postgraduate level, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Fluency in English and Hindi, with knowledge of any other regional language considered an additional benefit, is required. A high level of process orientation, observation power, analytical skills, reasoning ability, and the capability to take up responsibilities and conduct physical verifications are essential. Effective communication and presentation skills, proficiency in MS-Office tools, and the ability to grow business and retain clients are desired competencies. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a cover letter to hr@gicia.org. Candidates who can join immediately are encouraged to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to join our team as soon as possible.,