Giri Arnawa
Sustainable Agrifood l Climate Change l Sustainable Landscape
Mataram I Jakarta I IDN
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates
Work History
National Coordinator Climate Resilient Watershed Management
DAI Global LLC, Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: The employer is implementing the IUWASH Tangguh funded by United State Agency for International Development (USAID).
- Supporting the integration and implementation of climate change adaptation and sustainable landscape activities under Objective 3-Improved Water Resources Management to Support Resilient Drinking Water Services.
- Responsibilities include strengthening watershed management and water resources management (WSM and WRM) at national and regional levels through technical assistance, policy development, project planning, and identification of funding sources initiative (Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, ESG of Private Sector).
- Working closely with BAPPENAS, Ministry of Forestry, Republic of Indonesia, and Forestry Dinas at Provincial Level, Forest Management Unit (FMU/KPH), BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency), BMKG.
- This role involves collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to enhance watershed planning and management, ensuring the sustainable provision of raw water resources through Sustainable Landscape and Natural-based Solution (Agroforestry, Peatlands and Mangroves).
- Key activities include conducting studies on climate change and water balance risks, conducted climate field school, providing technical support, and facilitating regular coordination to accelerate WSM, WRM project development across 38 cities and districts within 10 provinces (North Sumatera, West Java, Banten, Central Java East Java, West Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi, Papua and DKI Jakarta).
- The employer is implementing the IUWASH Tangguh funded by United State Agency for International Development (USAID).
Consultant
WeForest ASBL Belgium Development Organization
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Provide consultancy services to WeForest on value chain analysis and market system development for the program initiative of Watershed Restorations and Conservation of Upper Citarum in West Java-Indonesia for Carbon Credits and Green Commodities (Agroforestry-based Coffee for Sustainable Global Carbon Credit).
Market System Development Workstream Leader
SNV Netherlands Development Organization
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Led and organized field mission of project consortium team (UNEP, Partnership Indonesia, Wetland International, IKI Germany Project Manager) for the project proposal to be submitted to the International Climate Initiative (IKI) Germany.
- The project objective is supporting national and regional efforts to protect, conserve and sustainably use peatland ecosystems in lowland and upland landscapes of Borneo and New Guinea Islands.
- The beneficiaries are indigenous communities depending on peatlands and mangrove for their livelihoods, within the intended impact is that governments have incorporated sustainable peatland and mangrove management, and GHG emission reduction targets for jurisdictions into social economic development planning and relevant national policies and plans.
Consultant
The Palladium International
12.2021 - 12.2022
- The consultancy services for Indonesia Cocoa Agroforestry Development Initiative at Scale (Rubber Plantation, Oil Palm Plantation, Coconut Plantation), within four stages of the tasks related to project preparations, partner evaluation and selection, feasibility study and business design for 2-3 selected projects.
Consultant
Root Capital
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Assess agribusiness clients' readiness to adopt DBI tools through diagnostic evaluations of their operations and human capacity for coffee certification.
- Prepare reports and recommendations based on diagnostic findings.
- Design, implement digital surveys data collection tools in collaboration with clients.
- Provide advisory and training on digital tools, data collection, dashboard usage, data management, and analysis for better decision-making.
- Monitor client data collection and dashboard synchronization, troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
- Contribute to the development of new training tools and methodologies to drive innovation.
Market System Development Workstream Leader
SNV Netherlands Development Organization
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Provided leadership, capacity development, technical assistance, and mentoring to facilitate market system development, including value chain identification, socio-economic baseline mapping, and upgrading strategies for key commodities.
- Collaborated with the private sector, intermediaries, and MSMEs to attract investment and drive pro-poor local market development through innovative approaches.
- Supported the growth of a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable private sector by mentoring green enterprises and fostering partnerships between established firms and startups.
- Strengthened government capacity to allocate public expenditure for green investments and advocated policies support forest-dependent livelihoods Papua.
- Developed pilot interventions for highland and coastal commodities, including: Highland Commodities: Coffee, Cocoa, and Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) such as Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Agathis Dammara.
National Project Coordinator for ASEAN Sustainable Agri-food Systems
GIZ Deutsche Zusammenarbeit Program
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Responsible for managing the project's overall development and implementation in coordination with regional leadership and project component leaders.
- The program aims to enhance long-term food security in the ASEAN region through regionally coordinated policies and strategies for sustainable agriculture, focusing on policy frameworks, production technologies, and market linkages.
- Key responsibilities include providing technical support to the ASEAN Secretariat and Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, facilitating innovation and knowledge management, and fostering cooperation among stakeholders, including the private sector and government bodies.
Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Cocoa Production Program
Swisscontact Indonesia
04.2011 - 12.2013
- Led the design, implementation, and monitoring of inter-connected projects under the Sustainable Cocoa Production Program (SCPP) and Business Policy Environment (PEKA) initiatives across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
- Developed strategic interventions, coordinated cross-project activities, and ensured timely execution of work plans, budgets, and field operations.
- Strengthened collaboration with stakeholders, including private sector partners, government agencies, and farmer organizations, while ensuring accurate data collection and reporting for impact assessments.
Research Fellow
Research Centre and Development of Tropical Dry Land, University of Mataram, Indonesia
07.2010 - 03.2011
- Undertake research as a team for social science, particularly for Socioeconomic Impact of the Agriculture Research and Training Project.
- Lead field survey for the IFC Agribusiness Lead Firms Indonesia on Socio-economic Impact Assessment for Cocoa in South, South-East and West Sulawesi.
- Conducted Socio-economic Impact Assessment of IFC on Peanut Development Program in Nusa Tenggara Barat for Garuda Food.
Provincial Coordinator, Regional Enterprise Development Coordinator (REDC)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
03.2007 - 06.2010
- Provided technical assistance to private sector actors, government, research institutions, universities, financial institutions, service providers through the Lead Firm Approach, enhancing smallholder farmers' participation in supply chains.
- Facilitated productivity and quality improvements in agricultural products while promoting environmental and social sustainability.
- Coordinated the Linkages Program Component at provincial and district levels, advocating for government support in agribusiness model adoption and financial budgeting for community development.
Provincial Coordinator for SUCCESS-Sustainable Cocoa Extension Service for Smallholders
ACDI/VOCA
07.2003 - 06.2007
- Managing all aspects of office administration and logistical support for the training activities, as well as preparing training material and financial and progress report.
- Identify training needs of communities and develop training materials.
- Provide functional oversight of project operation.
Program Manager for Eastern Island Smallholders Cashew Development Project
AMYTHAS Experts&Associates
10.1992 - 05.2003
- Developed a code of conduct, performance monitoring tools and facilitated dissemination process for local government regulation on Irrigation Service Fee-ISF.
Education
Postgraduate - Master of Strategic Marketing Management
University of Mataram
Bachelor - Agriculture
University of Mataram
Skills
Sustainable Agrifood Systems
undefinedCertification
Social Science Concepts and Tool for Technology Evaluation and Impact Assessment, ACIAR-IRRI, Los Banos, Philippines, 2009
Publications
- Scaling-up Rice Fortification in Indonesia through a Public Private Partnership, 2016
- Improved Nutrition Status by Rice Fortification in Indonesia, 11/16
Personal Information
Total Experience: 20 years in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and stakeholder collaboration.
Timeline
National Coordinator Climate Resilient Watershed Management
DAI Global LLC, Inc
01.2023 - Current
Consultant
WeForest ASBL Belgium Development Organization
01.2023 - 07.2023
Market System Development Workstream Leader
SNV Netherlands Development Organization
12.2021 - 12.2022
Consultant
The Palladium International
12.2021 - 12.2022
Consultant
Root Capital
04.2021 - 12.2022
Market System Development Workstream Leader
SNV Netherlands Development Organization
11.2017 - 02.2021
National Project Coordinator for ASEAN Sustainable Agri-food Systems
GIZ Deutsche Zusammenarbeit Program
01.2013 - 11.2017
Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Cocoa Production Program
Swisscontact Indonesia
04.2011 - 12.2013
Research Fellow
Research Centre and Development of Tropical Dry Land, University of Mataram, Indonesia
07.2010 - 03.2011
Provincial Coordinator, Regional Enterprise Development Coordinator (REDC)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
03.2007 - 06.2010
Provincial Coordinator for SUCCESS-Sustainable Cocoa Extension Service for Smallholders
ACDI/VOCA
07.2003 - 06.2007
Program Manager for Eastern Island Smallholders Cashew Development Project
AMYTHAS Experts&Associates
10.1992 - 05.2003
Postgraduate - Master of Strategic Marketing Management
University of Mataram
Bachelor - Agriculture
University of Mataram
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