# Unlock Your Career in Conservation: Ministry of Forestry Opens Exclusive Recruitment for the Wildlife Ecotourism Project
Are you passionate about biodiversity conservation and sustainable development? The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, through the Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE), has officially launched a major recruitment drive. This initiative supports the "Enhancing Co-Benefits of Conservation Area Management through an Inclusive Wildlife-based Ecotourism Strategy" (WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM) project, generously funded by the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF).
This landmark project aims to elevate biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience across Indonesia’s premier protected areas. By fostering inclusive, community-driven wildlife ecotourism, the initiative ensures lasting economic advantages for local populations while safeguarding natural habitats. Professionals eager to make a tangible environmental impact now have a unique opportunity to join either the central Project Management Unit (PMU) or regional Project Implementation Unit (PIU) teams.
## Available Positions and Deployment Locations
The ministry is seeking dynamic professionals to fill various critical roles distributed across the central office and strategic national parks.
1. Project Management Unit (PMU)
* Location: Bogor (Headquarters)
* 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
* Tanjung Puting National Park
* Open Positions per Site:
* Regional Coordinators / Community Engagement and Capacity Building Officer
* Regional Finance and Administrative Officers
## General Requirements for Applicants
Before submitting your application, ensure you meet the foundational administrative criteria required by the Ministry of Forestry:
* Citizenship: Must be an Indonesian Citizen (WNI).
* Application Letter: Addressed directly to the National Project Director (NPD) of the WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM Project, who also serves as the Director of Environmental Services Utilization.
* Mandatory Administrative Documents:
* An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Certified copies of your latest diploma and academic transcripts.
* Copies of your National Identity Card (KTP) and Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP).
* Official approval letter from your direct supervisor (mandatory for active State Civil Apparatus / ASN applicants).
* A completed and signed Statement Letter, accessible via the official link: [https://bit.ly/Pernyataan_WildlifeEcotourism](https://bit.ly/Pernyataan_WildlifeEcotourism).
## Spotlight on Key Role: National Project Manager (PMU)
For senior professionals aiming for leadership tracks, the National Project Manager position sets a high standard for administrative and technical excellence.
Core Eligibility Criteria
* Age & Stamina: Productive age, with a maximum limit of 55 years at the time of application. Physically and mentally fit to fulfill full-time duties throughout the project lifecycle.
* Integrity: Demonstrated commitment to biodiversity conservation, backed by a signed Integrity Pact detailing the ability to collaborate smoothly with government bodies, local communities, academics, and private sectors.
Educational Background
* Minimum Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree (S1) preferably in Forestry—specifically Forest Conservation and Ecotourism, Forest Management—or other disciplines closely aligned with biodiversity and ecotourism.
* Preferred Qualification: A Master’s Degree (S2) in Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecotourism, Sustainable Development, Project Management, or related fields.
Technical Competencies
* Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional background in forestry, natural resource conservation, or tourism management (particularly wildlife-based tourism), including cross-ministerial coordination and familiarity with climate change and environmental issues.
* Strategic Knowledge: Deep understanding of environmental services management, wildlife tourism destination development, sustainable tourism principles, animal welfare, and visitor management.
* Project Literacy: Proficiency in drafting project documents, management plans, work schedules, logical frameworks, budgeting, and monitoring-evaluation systems.
* Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written command of the English language, paired with robust stakeholder engagement abilities spanning government agencies, NGOs, donors, and grassroots beneficiaries.
## How to Apply
Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) and specific role qualifications can be thoroughly reviewed via the official portal at [https://bit.ly/ProyekWildlifeEcotourism](https://bit.ly/ProyekWildlifeEcotourism).
To apply, send your comprehensive application via email to [email protected] using 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)*
Secure your chance to shape the future of Indonesia's natural heritage today.