Request for Proposal (RFP):

Title: Peaceful Coexistence Between Humans and Wildlife – Wildlife Protection Monitoring at Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (TNBBS)

Issuing Organization: Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung
Location: West Lampung Regency, Indonesia
Proposal Submission Deadline: Open until organisation is selected
Contact Information:

Arman Ginting

Email: arman.ginting@hrnstiftung.org,

Phone: +62-81248609476

1. Introduction
   HRNS invites proposals from qualified local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to implement the project “Peaceful Coexistence Between Humans and Wildlife – Wildlife Protection Monitoring at Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (TNBBS).” The goal is to reduce human-wildlife conflict in buffer zones and forest-edge communities through innovative monitoring systems, community mobilization, and sustainable land-use practices.
2. Background
   TNBBS is a vital conservation area spanning 57,530 hectares in West Lampung, home to endangered species including the Sumatran tiger, elephant, and bear. Rapid land conversion for coffee plantations and settlements, combined with climate impacts, has increased the frequency of wildlife entering human settlements.

Recent incidents involving tigers underline the urgency of intervention:

• January 2025: Zainudin, a farmer from Central Java, was found dead after being attacked by a tiger in TNBBS.
• February 2024: Gunarso, a farmer from Pekon Sumber Agung, District Suoh, was found dead after being attacked by a tiger.
• February 2024: Sahri, a resident of Pekon Bumi Hantatai, District Bandar Negeri Suoh, was found dead after being attacked by a tiger.
• September 2024: Karim, a farma.
• February 2025: A Sumatran tiger reappeared in er from Dusun Kali Bata, Pekon Sukamarga, District Suoh, was found dead after being attacked by a tiger.
• Undated: Samanan, a resident of Pekon Sukamarga, District Suoh, was attacked by a tiger in his garden.
• September 2024: A Sumatran tiger was captured in District Suoh, suspected to be the attacker in the incident.
• January 2025: Zainudin, a resident of Talang Kubu Balak, Dusun Way Lipu, Pekon Kegeringan, District Batu Brak, was found dead in a dismembered state, suspected to have been preyed on by a tiger. His belongings were discovered scattered in a nearby forest arethe settlement area in Pekon Kubu Perahu, District Balik Bukit, West

These cases underscore the urgent need for integrated action that protects biodiversity while supporting community resilience.

3. Objectives

1. Develop a responsive, adaptive, and participatory conflict mitigation and monitoring system.
2. Mobilize communities to take part in biodiversity protection and conservation activities.
3. Promote sustainable forest and land-use practices that are economically and ecologically sound.

4. Scope of Work The selected NGO will be responsible for the following:
5. Monitoring and Early Warning System

• Design and pilot an Early Warning System (EWS).
• Deploy GPS tracking on key wildlife species.
• Develop and operate a local alert system (e.g., radio, SMS).
• Conduct data analysis and reporting.

1. Community Mobilization and Capacity Building

• Form and train village-level conservation task forces.
• Facilitate awareness campaigns and school-based education.
• Deliver trauma support to conflict-affected households.

1. Ecological Restoration and Sustainable Practices

• Restore degraded wildlife corridors and habitats.
• Introduce agroforestry and permaculture to local farmers.
• Initiate organic and climate-smart farming models.

1. Entrepreneurship and Local Economy Support

• Provide training and support for green businesses.
• Develop and promote community-based ecotourism.

5. Deliverables

• Inception report with work plan and timeline.
• Monthly activity and monitoring reports.
• Final project report including success stories, challenges, and recommendations.

6. Qualifications

• Proven experience in wildlife conservation and community development.
• Track record of working with forest-edge or indigenous communities.
• Operational presence or established network in West Lampung.
• Capacity for financial management and reporting.

7. Proposal Requirements

• Organizational profile and legal registration.
• Technical proposal (max 5 pages) including methodology.
• Past experience and references.

8. Evaluation Criteria

• Relevance and feasibility of the proposed approach.
• Experience and capacity of the applicant.
• Cost-effectiveness.
• Sustainability of proposed interventions.

9. Submission Guidelines Please submit proposals in PDF format to arman.ginting@hrnstiftung.org, phone call for clarification available calling above number

10. Budget and Duration
    Estimated Budget: to be discussed and based on feasibility & reasonability of proposal.
    Project Duration: 36 months

We encourage applications from local NGOs with deep understanding of West Lampung’s ecological, cultural, and socio-economic context.