# Career Opportunity: Join the Ministry of Forestry's Wildlife Ecotourism Project Team
If you are passionate about protecting Indonesia's rich biodiversity while empowering local communities, a groundbreaking national initiative has just opened its doors to dedicated professionals. The Ministry of Forestry, through the Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE), is inviting qualified individuals to apply for pivotal roles within the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
This nationwide endeavor operates under the umbrella of the "Enhancing Co-Benefits of Conservation Area Management through an Inclusive Wildlife-based Ecotourism Strategy" (WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM) project. Backed by funding from the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF), the overarching mission is to elevate biodiversity conservation and reinforce ecosystem resilience across Indonesia’s premier protected zones. By championing inclusive, wildlife-based tourism models, the project aims to secure long-term economic advantages for local populations while safeguarding fragile natural habitats.
## Available Positions and Deployment Locations
The recruitment drive encompasses various expertise levels divided between centralized national oversight and on-the-ground regional implementation.
1. Project Management Unit (PMU)
* Location: Bogor (Central Office)
* Open Positions:
* National Project Manager
* Finance Associate
* Administrative Assistant
* Communication and Knowledge Management (KM) Officer
* Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Officer
* Policy, Wildlife-based Ecotourism, and Capacity Building Specialist
* Safeguards and Gender Mainstreaming Specialist
2. Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
* Locations: Baluran National Park, Way Kambas National Park, Alas Purwo National Park, Wakatobi National Park, and Tanjung Puting National Park.
* Open Positions:
* Regional Coordinators / Community Engagement and Capacity Building Officers
* Regional Finance and Administrative Officers
## General Application Requirements
To be considered for any of the available roles, candidates must fulfill the following mandatory administrative prerequisites:
* Must be an Indonesian Citizen (WNI).
* Submit an official application letter addressed to the National Project Director (NPD) of the WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM Project (Director of Environmental Services Utilization).
* Include a comprehensive set of supporting documents:
* An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Certified copies of the latest academic diploma and transcripts.
* Photocopies of the National Identity Card (KTP) and Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP).
* An official Letter of Approval from a direct supervisor or unit head (strictly applicable for applicants with Civil Servant/ASN status).
* Complete, sign, and attach the official Statement Letter available via this designated link: [Official Statement Letter Template](https://bit.ly/Pernyataan_WildlifeEcotourism).
## Spotlight on the National Project Manager Role
For candidates aiming for leadership within the PMU, specific rigorous qualifications apply to ensure effective project steering:
General Prerequisites
* Indonesian citizenship with a productive age profile (maximum 55 years old at the time of application).
* Excellent physical and mental health, demonstrating the stamina required for full-time commitment throughout the project lifecycle.
* Unwavering integrity, a deep dedication to biodiversity conservation, and proven capability in fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration spanning government agencies, local communities, academic institutions, and the private sector.
Educational Background
* Minimum Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Forestry—with a primary focus on Forest Resource Conservation and Ecotourism, Forest Management—or other disciplines directly relevant to biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism.
* Preferred: A Master’s Degree (S2) in Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecotourism, Sustainable Development, Project Management, or closely related fields.
Technical Competencies
* At least 10 years of professional working experience in forestry, natural resource management, or tourism management (with a specialized focus on wildlife-based tourism).
* Demonstrated expertise in cross-ministerial coordination, environmental advocacy, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity policies.
* Thorough understanding of environmental services management, sustainable tourism principles, animal welfare, visitor management, and responsible travel frameworks.
* Proven ability to draft comprehensive project documents, management frameworks, logical matrices, financial budgets, and progress reports.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English and Indonesian, paired with cross-cultural fluency when engaging with donors, grassroots communities, and high-level officials.
## How to Apply
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) outlining specific competency requirements for every individual position can be reviewed and downloaded via the following portal: [Project Wildlife Ecotourism Portal](https://bit.ly/ProyekWildlifeEcotourism).
Interested candidates should compile their application documents into digital formats and dispatch them via email to: [email protected].
To ensure proper sorting, please apply the appropriate subject line formatting:
For PMU Applicants: `Recruitment_[POSITION_CODE]_[Applicant_Full_Name]` (Example: Recruitment_SGM_Ahmad Syakilla)*
For PIU Applicants: `Recruitment_[POSITION_CODE]_[Applicant_Full_Name]` (Example: Recruitment_FAO1_Dian Lestari)*