# Empowering Eastern Indonesia: Career Opportunities with the TEKAD Program
The Ministry of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration (Kemendesa RI) plays a pivotal role in driving rural development and social empowerment across Indonesia. Through the TEKAD Program, the government is actively seeking dedicated professionals to catalyze rural transformation and foster inclusive economic growth throughout the eastern regions of the country. This initiative is designed to build resilient communities and improve the quality of life in historically underserved areas.
## Available Positions and Roles
The TEKAD Program is currently recruiting qualified candidates for several key roles essential to its operational success:
* District Coordinator (Koordinator Kabupaten): Oversees regional implementation and strategic coordination.
* Monitoring and Evaluation Facilitator: Ensures program transparency and tracks performance metrics.
* Marketing Facilitator: Assists in market access and product development for rural enterprises.
* Economic Development Facilitator: Focuses on boosting local income streams and micro-enterprises.
* Institutional Development Facilitator: Strengthens local governance and community organizations.
* Sub-district Facilitator (Fasilitator Kecamatan): Operates on the ground to provide direct support to villages.
## Candidate Requirements
To ensure the effectiveness of the program, applicants must meet the following professional criteria:
* Academic Background: Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Economics, Agriculture, Social Economics, Fisheries, Forestry, Maritime Studies, or other relevant fields.
* Experience: Proven experience in community development and empowerment, supported by formal work verification letters.
* Professional Integrity: Must not be a current employee or a member of a political party. Applicants must have a clean professional record with no history of dishonorable dismissal.
* Skills and Proficiency: Strong communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) verified by official certification.
* Logistics and Readiness: Must own a laptop, be aged 23–50, and possess the physical stamina to travel to remote locations, including islands.
* Local Connection: Proficiency in local languages is highly preferred. Candidates must reside in the province or district of their assignment as specified.
## Essential Administrative Documents
To apply, all candidates must submit a comprehensive portfolio containing the following, with all statements requiring a stamp duty (meterai):
1. Typed and signed application letter.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (Resume).
3. Signed Statement of Integrity (Surat Pernyataan).
4. Legally verified copies of diploma and academic transcripts.
5. Verification of prior work experience.
6. Valid Police Clearance Certificate (SKCK).
7. Official Medical/Health Certificate.
8. Certification of computer and MS Office proficiency.
9. Copy of National ID (KTP) and Tax Identification Number (NPWP).
10. Two recent 3x4 color photographs with a blue background.
## Distribution of Openings
The recruitment drive covers multiple provinces in Eastern Indonesia, with the following distribution of roles:
| Province | District Coordinator | District Facilitator | Sub-district Facilitator |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) | 3 | 12 | 50 |
| Maluku | 3 | 12 | 51 |
| North Maluku | 3 | 12 | 52 |
| Papua | 4 | 16 | 16 |
| West Papua | 5 | 20 | 40 |
| Southwest Papua | 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Central Papua | 2 | 8 | 6 |
| South Papua | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Highland Papua | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| Total | 25 | 100 | 241 |
This initiative represents a significant opportunity for passionate professionals to contribute to the long-term progress of rural Indonesia. Prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare their documentation thoroughly to ensure their eligibility for these critical field roles.