# Career Opportunities: Join the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) Wildlife Ecotourism Initiative in Indonesia
Indonesia's diverse natural ecosystems stand as vital sanctuaries for global biodiversity, demanding innovative, community-centered approaches to conservation and sustainable economic development. To drive this mission forward, the Ministry of Forestry, through the Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation, is officially recruiting dedicated professionals for key positions within the Project Management Unit and Project Implementation Units.
This strategic talent search forms an integral component of the landmark initiative entitled "Enhancing Co-Benefits of Conservation Area Management through an Inclusive Wildlife-based Ecotourism Strategy" (WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM), supported by the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund.
## About the Wildlife Ecotourism Project
The primary mandate of the WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM project is to reinforce biodiversity preservation and ecological resilience across Indonesia’s conservation areas. By creating and executing ethical, wildlife-centered ecotourism models, the program ensures active, inclusive local community engagement while generating lasting, sustainable economic dividends.
To achieve meaningful field-level impact and robust administrative oversight, open vacancies are distributed between the national central office and five premier conservation landscapes across the archipelago.
## Available Positions and Duty Stations
Qualified professionals are invited to apply for central leadership and localized field implementation roles across the following duty stations:
1. Project Management Unit (PMU)
* Duty Station: Bogor, West Java
* Available 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)
* Duty Stations (5 Priority National Parks):
* Tanjung Puting National Park
* Way Kambas National Park
* Baluran National Park
* Alas Purwo National Park
* Wakatobi National Park
* Available Roles:
* Regional Coordinators / Community Engagement and Capacity Building Officers
* Regional Finance and Administrative Officers
## General Eligibility Requirements
All candidates interested in participating in the selection process must meet the following baseline requirements:
* Citizenship: Must hold Indonesian citizenship.
* Formal Letter of Intent: A formal application letter addressed to the National Project Director of the WILDLIFE ECOTOURISM Project (Director of Environmental Services Utilization).
* Required Administrative Dossier:
* Comprehensive, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
* Legitimate copies of the latest educational degree certificate and official academic transcripts.
* Legitimate copies of the National Identity Card and Tax Identification Number.
* Formal written approval from the Head of the Work Unit (mandatory exclusively for active Civil Servants).
* Standard Statement Letter: A completed, formally signed statement letter prepared according to the official format, accessible through the [Official Statement Form Link](https://bit.ly/Pernyataan_WildlifeEcotourism).
## Comprehensive Position Profile: National Project Manager (PMU)
As the executive technical and operational focal point at the central level, the National Project Manager oversees strategic execution, multi-agency synchronization, and overall project performance.
General Qualifications
* Indonesian citizen up to 55 years of age at the time of application submission.
* Demonstrates exceptional physical and mental fitness to fulfill responsibilities on a full-time basis across the project lifecycle.
* Possesses unyielding professional integrity, a demonstrable dedication to wildlife conservation, and strong diplomacy skills across government bodies, local communities, development partners, academic institutions, and the private sector (formalized through an Integrity Pact).
Educational Background
* Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (Undergraduate) in Forestry, with priority given to Forest Resource Conservation and Ecotourism, Forest Management, or closely allied disciplines related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism.
* Preferred Qualification: Master’s degree (Postgraduate) in Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecotourism, Sustainable Development, or Project Management.
Professional Experience and Technical Competencies
* Direct Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional track record in forestry, natural resource conservation, tourism management (particularly wildlife-based tourism models), or natural resource governance. Proven background in cross-ministerial coordination and a solid grasp of climate change, ecosystem services, and global environmental issues.
* Programmatic Design: Proven mastery in designing project documents, operational work plans, detailed budgets, logical frameworks, and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation architectures.
* Sustainable Tourism Expertise: Deep grounding in sustainable wildlife tourism destinations, responsible visitor management, animal welfare standards, and ethical conservation business models.
* Conservation Financing: Demonstrable insight into conservation finance mechanisms, sustainable business development, and market-oriented green initiatives.
* Communication and Reporting: Exceptional technical writing capabilities for policy briefs, donor progress reports, and high-level institutional presentations.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Outstanding interpersonal, diplomatic, and team coordination capabilities across multilateral donors, indigenous communities, non-governmental organizations, and academic entities.
* Language Proficiency: Fluent, professional-level command of English and Indonesian in spoken, written, and analytical contexts.
* Institutional Insight: Prior operational familiarity with the institutional workflows of the Ministry of Forestry, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) serves as a distinct advantage.
## Detailed Terms of Reference and Application Procedure
Comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) detailing individual scopes of work, competency thresholds, and scoring rubrics for each position can be reviewed and downloaded via the [Wildlife Ecotourism Project Information Hub](https://bit.ly/ProyekWildlifeEcotourism).
Submission Protocols
Applications must be submitted electronically via email directly to the National Project Director:
* Official Submission Email: `[email protected]`
* Standardized Email Subject Line:
* For PMU Positions: `Rekrutmen_[POSITION CODE]_Applicant Full Name`
(Example: Rekrutmen_SGM_Ahmad Syakilla)
* For PIU Positions: `Rekrutmen_[POSITION CODE]_Applicant Full Name`
(Example: Rekrutmen_FAO1_Dian Lestari)
Candidates are strongly advised to ensure that all digital documents are consolidated, clearly legible, and verified against the official submission criteria to facilitate a seamless screening review.