CIKANANGA WILDLIFE CENTER JOB VACANCIES 2025
Full-time Field Biologist
Yayasan Cikananga Konservasi Terpadu
Yayasan Cikananga Konservasi Terpadu (or Cikananga Wildlife Center) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and its habitat in Indonesia. Established in 2001, YCKT operates through three key programs: Cikananga Wildlife Rescue Centre (PPSC), Cikananga Conservation Breeding Centre (CCBC), and Cikananga Regenerative Sustainability Program (PPBC). PPSC provides care for animals confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade and private ownership, ensuring their rehabilitation and potential release into the wild. CCBC focuses on the conservation breeding of endangered and critically endangered songbirds and warty pig species, working to prevent their extinction through ex-situ conservation efforts. PPBC aims to be a regional leader in regenerative agriculture by promoting organic food production, sustainable land management, soil health, and composting—helping local farmers transition from agro-industrial to environmentally sustainable practices.
YCKT is committed to science-based wildlife conservation through in-situ efforts, including wildlife rescue, release programs, and biodiversity monitoring. We are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a Field Biologist. This position plays a crucial role in supporting field research activities, conducting ecological surveys, monitoring wildlife in their natural habitats, and collecting and analyzing data to inform conservation strategies.
In recent years, YCKT has expanded its fieldwork across key conservation landscapes in West Java, working closely with local communities and authorities to ensure the success of wildlife rescue and release initiatives. We are looking for someone with a strong background in biology or ecology, hands-on field experience, and a commitment to working in remote areas under diverse conditions. Through this role, we aim to strengthen our field-based conservation efforts and generate data that contribute to the long-term preservation of species and their habitats.
Duties and responsibilities
- Design and implement bioecological studies as a basis for wildlife disposition activities e.g. release, translocation, or reintroduction.
- Conduct biodiversity data analysis to support the planning and evaluation of conservation activities.
- Provide technical support in Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis, including the development of thematic maps based on spatial analysis and modeling (e.g., distribution maps, habitat suitability, and spatial predictions) to support the monitoring and evaluation of in-situ program indicators.
- Manage inventory and logistical needs for field activities.
- Supervise students, volunteers, local facilitators, or animal keepers during the implementation of fieldwork.
- Assist in preparing in-situ conservation reports in both Indonesian and English, and document program implementation.
- Assist with the formulation of plans and the production of corresponding proposals.
- When required, join with official meetings and present plans and results of in-situ activities.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in wildlife research or multi-taxa monitoring e.g., the use of camera traps and/or direct surveys of wild animals.
- Proficiency in data processing tools such as Microsoft Excel, R programming language, or other preferred statistical software.
- Proficient in using GIS software, particularly ESRI ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
- Experience in managing camera trap data and conducting analyses using Spatially Explicit Capture-Recapture (SECR), Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt), and Occupancy Modeling.
- Experience in bioacoustics data analysis is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and both online and offline data management platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Indonesian and English.
- Good coordination & communication skills as well as good team work skills.
- Prior experience working in multicultural environment.
- A positive attitude and a strong commitment to wildlife conservation.
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work in remote field locations and travel as required.
- Well-organized individual with a detail-oriented approach to work and report writing.
Working Conditions
- 3-month probation period, followed by a 1-year contract
- 23 working days a month with 7 allocated days-off
- Work sites will either be in the field or at the YCKT Headquarters (Cikananga Wildlife Center)
- Free shared accommodation (private room with access to shared bathroom, kitchen and living room, water, electricity and Wi-Fi) provided at YCKT.
- When the field biologist is away from the YCKT Headquarters (in the field), accommodation and transport costs are covered by YCKT with an additional food stipend
- Health and work insurance provided by YCKT after a 3-month probation period
Salary: 4.000.000 IDR per month. (Salary is reduced to 20% during the probation period)
Please submit your application no later than:
Deadline: May 18th, 2025
Decision Date: May 26th, 2025
Send your CV and cover letter to the following email address: cikanangawildlifecenter@gmail.com
We apologise in advance but no correspondence will be conducted with unsuccessful applicants due to the expected large volume of applicants. Consequently only shortlisted candidates will be notified regarding the interview process.