# Career Opportunity: Join the Ministry of Forestry's Wildlife Ecotourism Project Team
Are you passionate about biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism? The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, through the Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE), has announced an exciting career opportunity. Professionals are currently being recruited for the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Unit (PIU) under the pioneering "Enhancing Co-Benefits of Conservation Area Management through an Inclusive Wildlife-based Ecotourism Strategy" (WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM) project.
Financed by the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF), this national initiative aims to elevate biodiversity conservation and reinforce ecosystem resilience across protected areas in Indonesia. By fostering inclusive, community-driven wildlife ecotourism, the project strives to deliver long-term economic dividends while safeguarding natural habitats.
## Available Positions and Locations
Selected candidates will be deployed across the central office in Bogor or various high-value national parks serving as project implementation sites.
1. Project Management Unit (PMU)
* Location: Bogor, West Java
* Open Roles:
* 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:
* Tanjung Puting National Park
* Way Kambas National Park
* Baluran National Park
* Alas Purwo National Park
* Wakatobi National Park
* Open Roles:
* Regional Coordinators / Community Engagement and Capacity Building Officers
* Regional Finance and Administrative Officers
## General Application Requirements
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following baseline administrative criteria:
* Must be an Indonesian Citizen (WNI).
* Submit a formal 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 administrative documents:
* An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Copies of the most recent academic diplomas and transcripts.
* Copies of a valid National Identity Card (KTP) and Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP).
* An official Letter of Approval from the direct supervisor or unit head (mandatory exclusively for civil servants/ASN).
* Complete and sign the official Statement Letter available at [bit.ly/Pernyataan_WildlifeEcotourism](https://bit.ly/Pernyataan_WildlifeEcotourism).
## Featured Role: National Project Manager (PMU) Qualifications
For candidates aiming for leadership roles such as the National Project Manager, specific professional standards apply:
Core Prerequisites
* Maximum age of 55 years old at the time of application.
* Excellent physical and mental health, with the commitment to fulfill duties full-time throughout the project lifecycle.
* High personal integrity, a demonstrated dedication to biodiversity conservation, and the collaborative aptitude to work smoothly across government bodies, local communities, development partners, academic institutions, and the private sector.
Educational Background
* Minimum Requirement: A bachelor’s degree (S1) in Forestry—specifically focusing on Forest Resource Conservation, 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 heavy emphasis on wildlife-based tourism).
* Proven capability in cross-ministerial coordination, navigating environmental regulations, climate change policies, and biodiversity frameworks.
* Deep familiarity with environmental service management, sustainable tourism principles, animal welfare standards, visitor management, and responsible travel practices.
* Proficiency in drafting comprehensive project documents, logical frameworks, work plans, budgets, and monitoring systems.
* Strong fluency in both written and spoken English, paired with exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
(Note: Detailed Terms of Reference [TOR] and specific qualifications for all other positions can be reviewed at [bit.ly/ProyekWildlifeEcotourism](https://bit.ly/ProyekWildlifeEcotourism).)
## Application Submission Guidelines
Interested applicants should email their complete application packages to:
📧 [email protected]
To ensure your application is processed correctly, use the precise subject line format below:
* For PMU Applicants:
`Recruitment_[POSITION CODE]_[Applicant's Full Name]`
(Example: Recruitment_SGM_Ahmad Syakilla)
* For PIU Applicants:
`Recruitment_[POSITION CODE]_[Applicant's Full Name]`
(Example: Recruitment_FAO1_Dian Lestari)