State Project Coordinator – Land Degradation Neutrality Project

About the role

The State Project Coordinator will support the National Project Manager in implementing the GEF‑GoI‑UNDP Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) project. Working closely with national and state management units, the coordinator will help deliver ecosystem‑based land restoration across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, contributing to India’s target of restoring 26 Mha of degraded lands by 2030.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities to ensure alignment with the project document and results framework.
• Manage daily project operations at the state level, including budgeting, information flow and stakeholder feedback.
• Develop state‑specific annual work plans and provide timely reports to the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) and UNDP.
• Guide landscape‑level teams and oversee the work of consultants engaged under the project.
• Support independent mid‑term and terminal evaluations of the project.
• Facilitate regular communication with the National Project Management Unit, State Project Steering Committee, Landscape Level Committee, UNDP and MoEFCC.
• Promote partnerships with line departments and technical institutions to ensure convergence of land and forest management efforts.