Following the forest department structure SDMU will be created as an extended arm of the DMU and as a part of the autonomous society i.e. PMU. SDMU will be headed by a SDMU Chief who is in the rank of ACF or above in the Forest Department. S/he will facilitate project implementation at the sub-divisional level, and will also extend all technical inputs and guidance to RMUs within their jurisdiction and at field level on day-to-day basis.SDMU Chief will be responsible for supervising and guiding the works carried out by specialised agencies/ resource organisations, and facilitate convergence at the district level.

SDMU Chief will be supported by three personnel viz., Field Accountant, Sub-divisional Data Analyst and Documentation Assistant. The Field Accountant will assist in maintaining the project accounts at SDMU adopting double-entry accounting system using accounting software, and timely prepare SOEs for onward submission. S/he will also coordinate with the district level Data Analyst-cum-Accountant as well as at RMU level to facilitate smooth and efficient updating of financial information. The Sub-divisional Data Analyst will be responsible for the data processing and analysis, coordination, supervision and guidance, monitoring, and support MIS/ GIS requirements, while Documentation Assistant will extend support for reporting and communication requirements. Female candidates will be encouraged to join the Project at various positions.