Konservasi Indonesia is a national foundation established to support sustainable development in the country. We are the main partner of Conservation International in Indonesia.

We envision a healthy and prosperous Indonesia where biodiversity is valued and preserved. With offices and project sites across Indonesia, we promote a sustainable landscape-seascape approach and establish partnerships with multiple stakeholders across sectors and jurisdictions to deliver lasting impacts for people and nature in Indonesia.

As we are constantly expanding, we are currently looking Consultant to fill the following Terms below:

CONSULTANT (Group/ Company)

Feasibility Study on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Schemes for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management in Indonesia

Code: PPP-MPA

Request for Proposals

Title: Feasibility Study on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Schemes for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management in Indonesia

RFP No: 003/I/22/2026

Date of Issuance: (22 January 2026)

1. Background

Konservasi Indonesia (KI) is a national non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing effective, inclusive, and sustainable management of Indonesia’s natural resources, with a particular focus on marine and coastal ecosystems. KI works closely with government institutions, civil society, communities, and the private sector to strengthen governance frameworks, promote sustainable financing, and support evidence-based policy development for conservation and natural resource management.

As part of its marine and coastal program, KI supports the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) in strengthening the management effectiveness and long-term sustainability of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Indonesia has designated nearly 30 million hectares of MPAs; however, persistent challenges remain in securing sustainable financing, clarifying institutional mandates across governance levels, and ensuring consistent management performance. Addressing these challenges requires innovative and scalable approaches that complement public funding and strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration.

In response to emerging national policy reforms related to Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) and conservation governance, KI is supporting MMAF to explore new partnership models that can enhance sustainable financing, stewardship, and management of MPAs while maintaining public accountability and conservation integrity.

2. Project Overview

KI intends to commission a national-level feasibility study to assess the applicability, readiness, and operationalization of Public–Private Partnership (PPP) schemes for Marine Protected Area (MPA) management in Indonesia. The study will be conducted at the national level, and the feasibility of proposed PPP approaches will be assessed and validated through selected locations, namely Sawo Lahewa MPA at North Sumatra Province and Selat Bunga Laut MPA at West Sumatra Province.

The assignment will analyze the evolving regulatory and policy landscape for PPP and conservation, assess institutional readiness and financing gaps within the national MPA system, and identify viable PPP model options tailored to conservation and stewardship functions rather than physical infrastructure. The study will place particular emphasis on governance arrangements, role-sharing mechanisms, administrative pathways, safeguards, and potential non-state revenue streams consistent with Indonesia’s regulatory framework.

Through analytical work and structured stakeholder consultations, the study will generate practical recommendations and implementation pathways to support MMAF in preparing for the adoption of conservation-focused PPP mechanisms. The outputs of this assignment are expected to inform national policy discussions, support regulatory alignment, and provide MMAF with an evidence-based foundation for operationalizing PPP schemes as part of Indonesia’s long-term sustainable ocean and marine resource management agenda.

3. Terms of Reference, Deliverables and Deliverables Schedule

Timeline

It is estimated that the Consultation will have a period from 18 February to 31 August 2026 for a series of activities to conduct feasibility study on the applicability, readiness, and operationalization of Public–Private Partnership (PPP) schemes for Marine Protected Area (MPA) management in Indonesia (see Attachment 2).

Location

The feasibility study will be conducted at the national level and at two selected pilot MPAs; Sawo Lahewa MPA located at the North Sumatra Province, and Selat Bunga Laut MPA located at the West Sumatra Province.

Deliverables

The consultant will produce the following deliverables: 1. Inception Report; 2. Baseline & Institutional Assessment Report; 3. Policy & Regulatory Analysis Report; 4. Pilot Site Assessment Report; 5. Stakeholder Consultation Summary & Validation Report; 6. Draft PPP Model Options & Implementation Pathway Report; and 7. Final Feasibility Study Report & Policy Briefs. For further details and the schedule for each deliverable, please see Attachment 2.

Technical Direction

Consultants will receive technical directions from experts at KI to ensure all tasks, results, and quality run on time. We expect the consultants to maintain an open and transparent line of communication to share updates on progress and challenges.

4. Submission Details
5. Deadline. Proposals must be received no later than 6 February 2026 (23:59 WIB, GMT+7). Late submissions will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted via email to ynamiruddin@konservasi-id.org, aanugrah@konservasi-id.org, ewidyastuti@konservasi-id.org and grantcontractid@konservasi-id.org. All proposals are to be submitted following the guidelines listed in this RFP.
6. Validity of bid. 120 days from the submission deadline
7. Clarifications. Questions may be submitted to ynamiruddin@konservasi-id.org, aanugrah@konservasi-id.org, ewidyastuti@konservasi-id.org and grantcontractid@konservasi-id.org by the specified date and time in the timeline below. The subject of the email must contain the RFP number and title of the RFP. KI will respond in writing to submitted clarifications by the date specified in the timeline below. Responses to questions that may be of common interest to all bidders will be posted to the KI website and/or communicated via email.
8. Amendments. At any time prior to the deadline for submission of proposals, KI may, for any reason, modify the RFP documents by amendment which will be posted to the KI website and/or communicated via email.

5. Proposal Timeline