Field Project Officer

Field Project Officer – Earth Systems Consulting

Job Overview

The Field Project Officer position at Earth Systems Consulting is an exciting opportunity for experienced environmental and field professionals to contribute to ecosystem restoration in Sri Lanka. Based in the Nuwara Eliya region, the successful candidate will support the implementation, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting of the T-SHADE Restoration Project, working closely with plantation companies, government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. This is a full-time, locally recruited position with an initial six-month contract.

Position Details

Job Title: Field Project Officer

Organization: Earth Systems Consulting

Job Category: NGO & Development

Employment Type: Full-Time (Initial 6-Month Contract)

Job Location: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

Earth Systems Consulting is a global environmental science and engineering consultancy with operations across Australia, China, Lao PDR, Senegal, Rwanda, the United Kingdom, and Sri Lanka. The company delivers innovative environmental, water, energy, and sustainability solutions, with ecological assessment playing a central role in its projects. Earth Systems is committed to restoring ecosystems and promoting sustainable environmental management through impactful field-based initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• G.C.E. Advanced Level qualification.
• NVQ Level 5 or above in Agriculture, Plantation Management, Forestry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant field experience.
• Experience working with tea plantations, smallholder farmers, or rural communities.
• Experience using GIS or mobile data collection tools will be an added advantage.
• Valid Sri Lankan driving licence with access to a motorcycle or vehicle.
• Proficiency in Tamil, English, and Sinhala is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in rugged terrain and willing to work occasional weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance and compliance checks for tree planting and restoration activities.
• Perform field verification, data collection, record keeping, and plantation health assessments.
• Support nursery development and plantation establishment activities.
• Carry out feasibility assessments and implementation reviews.
• Identify project sites and assist with boundary mapping.
• Engage with plantation companies, smallholder farmers, NGOs, and local communities.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Collect and manage GIS spatial data, plantation records, nursery logs, and agroforestry information.
• Prepare field notes, case studies, monthly reports, maps, and photographic documentation.
• Coordinate with district teams and project stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation.

Required Skills

• Strong field monitoring and environmental project management skills.
• Knowledge of forestry, agriculture, or ecosystem restoration.
• Experience with GIS software and mobile data collection tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation abilities.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote field locations.
• Commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact environmental restoration project.
• Hands-on field experience across Sri Lanka’s tea landscapes.
• Professional growth within an internationally recognized environmental consultancy.
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable environmental conservation initiatives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Resume (CV)
• Cover Letter

Applications should be submitted via BambooHR.

Important Notes

• This is a full-time, locally recruited position with an initial six-month contract.
• The role is based in the Nuwara Eliya region and involves extensive fieldwork.
• Applicants should be willing to travel within the project area and work in challenging outdoor environments.
• Earth Systems Consulting is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.