# Career Opportunity: Join the Ministry of Forestry's Wildlife Ecotourism Project Team
If you are passionate about biodiversity preservation and sustainable tourism, a high-profile career opportunity has just opened up within Indonesia's environmental sector. The Ministry of Forestry, through the Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE), is actively seeking dedicated professionals for the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
This nationwide initiative operates under the umbrella of the "Enhancing Co-Benefits of Conservation Area Management through an Inclusive Wildlife-based Ecotourism Strategy" (WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM) project. Financially backed by the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF), the overarching mission of this project is to strengthen ecosystem resilience and boost biodiversity conservation across protected areas in Indonesia. By fostering inclusive local community participation and generating long-term economic dividends, the initiative aims to redefine sustainable wildlife tourism in the region.
## Available Positions and Deployment Locations
The recruitment drive encompasses multiple strategic roles distributed between the central headquarters and five vital national park sites across the archipelago.
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 per Site:
* Regional Coordinators / Community Engagement and Capacity Building Officer
* Regional Finance and Administrative Officers
## General Application Requirements
To ensure a transparent and merit-based selection process, all applicants must meet the following baseline administrative criteria:
* Nationality: Must be an Indonesian Citizen (WNI).
* Application Letter: Submit a formal application letter addressed to the National Project Director (NPD) of the Project WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM (Director of Environmental Services Utilization).
* Administrative Documentation:
* An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Copies of the latest diploma and academic transcript.
* Copies of the National Identity Card (KTP) and Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP).
* Official Letter of Approval from the direct supervisor or unit head (mandatory exclusively for applicants holding Civil Servant / ASN status).
* A completed and signed Statement Letter, accessible via the official link: [Pernyataan Wildlife Ecotourism](https://bit.ly/Pernyataan_WildlifeEcotourism).
## Spotlight on Key Role: National Project Manager (PMU)
While comprehensive qualifications for every available position can be explored via the detailed Terms of Reference at [Proyek Wildlife Ecotourism](https://bit.ly/ProyekWildlifeEcotourism), specific baseline standards apply to leadership tiers such as the National Project Manager.
Core Eligibility Criteria
* Age: Maximum 55 years old at the time of registration.
* Health: Physically and mentally fit, with the capacity to fulfill full-time responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.
* Integrity: High commitment to biodiversity conservation, alongside proven competence in navigating multi-stakeholder environments involving governmental bodies, local communities, private sectors, and academic institutions (formalized via an Integrity Pact).
Educational Background
* Minimum Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree (S1), preferably in Forestry—specializing in Forest Resource Conservation and Ecotourism—Forest Management, or other disciplines directly relevant to biodiversity preservation.
* Preferred Qualification: A Master’s degree (S2) in Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecotourism, Sustainable Development, Project Management, or related fields.
Technical Competencies
* Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in forestry, natural resource management, or wildlife-based tourism governance, including cross-ministerial coordination and environmental advocacy.
* Mastery of wildlife tourism destination development, sustainable business models, and conservation financing.
* Proven ability to draft comprehensive project documents, logical frameworks, work plans, and technical reports.
* Deep understanding of sustainable tourism principles, animal welfare, visitor management, and biodiversity protection.
* Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English.
* Familiarity with the operational frameworks of the Ministry of Forestry, UNDP, and GEF serves as a distinct advantage.
## How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their complete application files via electronic mail to: [email protected]
To ensure proper routing by the recruitment committee, please use the following exact email subject formatting:
For PMU Applications: `Recruitment_[POSITION_CODE]_[Applicant's Full Name]` (Example: Recruitment_SGM_Ahmad Syakilla)*
For PIU Applications: `Recruitment_[POSITION_CODE]_[Applicant's Full Name]` (Example: Recruitment_FAO1_Dian Lestari)*
Review the detailed position codes and respective job descriptions by downloading the complete Terms of Reference through the official project portal. Take this chance to contribute to the future of Indonesia's natural heritage and sustainable ecotourism development.