Bernardo works as a Site Mobiliser for the ATSEA-2 Programme’s National Coordination Unit (NCU) in Manufahi and Manatuto, Timor-Leste. Before joining the ATSEA-2 Programme, he worked in the Biodiversity and Pollution Department of the Ministry of Environment for a year. Prior to beginning his career, he studied at the National University of Timor-Leste, where he graduated from the Faculty of Economic Tourism.
Vitalina works as a Site Mobiliser for the ATSEA-2 Programme’s National Coordination Unit (NCU) in Lautem and Viqueque, Timor-Leste. She previously worked as a language assistant for the United Nations mission in Timor-Leste, the United Nations Police and Palisia National Timor-Leste. In addition to her language experience, she has worked as a consultant for the Timor-Leste Ministry of Education on the Third Cycle Basic Education Curriculum. She graduated from the National University of Timor Loro Sae in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree from the Teacher Training Department in Education, Art and Humanity.
In the first semester of 2021 (February-June), Domingos Lequi Siga Maria – known to his colleagues and friends as Leqsi – led Timor-Leste’s NCU for ATSEA-2 as the Programme’s acting Project Coordinator. This has been a difficult time, not least because of the spike in Covid-19 cases nationwide, which forced the government to impose unusually tough lockdown measures. Despite many challenges faced by marine fisheries during this period, Leqsi managed to maintain momentum and helped the Programme stay afloat. Prior to joining the UNDP Timor-Leste Country Office as the head of Climate Change and Environment Unit, he worked in the petroleum/energy industry in Timor-Leste for about 15 years. Leqsi, a Fulbright scholar, completed his MSc in Energy Management (with Distinction) from the New York Institute of Technology, New York City. He also holds a BSc in Natural Resources and Environmental Management from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa in Honolulu.
As admin and finance associate for ATSEA-2 Project based in Timor-Leste, Ines is responsible for carrying out all day to day administrative, operational, budgetary and financial management. She also supporting NPC budgeting and functional to optimize the cost-recovery system and collaboration with different stakeholders.
Ines earned her bachelor degree in Business Economics, Financial Management from the Institute of Business (IOB) Timor-Leste with 8 years of experience working for UNDP projects.
Almerindo serves as ATSEA-2 National Coordination Unit (NCU) of Timor-Leste for integrated coastal management in Manatuto and Manufahi Municipalities. He has 17 years of working experience in international development, specializing in community resilience through Economic Development. Previously, he worked as a Manager and Field Coordinator in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) projects include emergencies response and Agriculture development, Value chain approach on economic diversification, and worked on Coastal resilience project at UNDP.
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Ken has 14 years of professional experience in fisheries, conservation and environmental impact assessment. He previously served as Senior Advisor and Superintendent at Porgera Gold Mine in PNG from 2011 and 2020 where he managed environmental management system and environmental monitoring, reporting and environmental projects. Prior to that, he worked as a research biologist between 2006 and 2011 with Wildlife Conservation Society, and as a fisheries biologist between 2004 and 2006 with Ok Tedi Mining Limited where he managed research on artisanal fisheries on the Fly River and aquaculture in Western Province. Ken has a Master of Science (MSc) in Biology degree from the University of Saint Louis-Missouri and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology degree from the University of Papua New Guinea.
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Joe Kiningi serves as NCUs Administrative and Finance Officer. Joe is an accredited Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and brings with him 14 years of experience as an accountant, auditor and administrative officer. Prior to joining ATSEA-2, Joe served as Accountant and Admin Manager in T.J. Lopia and Associates LTD from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he worked with Anglicare PNG Inc. as Senior Finance Officer from 2015 to 2018 as Internal Auditor. Joe also served as Accountant in Oceanic Communication (PNG) Ltd from 2012 to 2015, Assistant Accountant of Nikom Parts and Engineering and Raddlestown Real Estate Ltd from 2008 to 2010, and Accounts and Administration Officer of Central Business Systems from 2006 to 2008. Joe has a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Papua New Guinea.
Laeli Sukmahayani is a strong advocate of sustainable development with professional experience in health, education, biodiversity, environment, renewable energy, gender equality, and women & youth empowerment. She graduated from University College London (UCL) in 2018 with an MA in Gender, Society and Representation, which broadened her perspective on gender politics and feminism theory. Moreover, her MA dissertation focused on sex education programmes in the West Nusa Tenggara region. Before joining the ATSEA-2 National Coordinating Unit (NCU) of Indonesia, she was an Assistant Project Manager at PEKA Sinergi – Millenium Challenge Account Indonesia (MCAI) in Mataram, where she worked alongside several important local and international programme stakeholders.
Nara Wisesa Wiwardhana has a profound interest and specialities in Monitoring & Evaluation, Marine Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity, Environmental Management & Conservation, and Sociology gained both from his work experience and studies. He was an awardee for the Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship in 2008 – 2010, resulting in him obtaining an MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM), which is a joint program hosted by three different universities, namely the Central European University in Hungary, the University of Manchester in UK, and Lund University in Sweden. Before joining UNDP NCU ATSEA-2, Nara was a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Management Team Leader for Yayasan WWF-Indonesia, and have gained many research and survey experiences during his work in the organisation.
Joe serves as the Field Facilitator for Merauke for the ATSEA-2 National Coordination Unit (NCU) of Indonesia. He is responsible for guiding the field team and local stakeholders, supporting the program and conducting outputs based on UNDP and Government plans. He has 17 years of experience in Communication and Behaviour Change and projects that focused on sanitation, economy, and clean water. Before joining ATSEA-2, Joe has worked for several NGOs and International Donors such as USAID Indonesia, Mercy Corps, Plan International Indonesia, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, and Wahana Visi Indonesia that focuses on education, economy, and clean water and sanitation.
As a field facilitator for ATSEA-2 Project implementation in Aru Tenggara, Hasbi is responsible for ensuring the program activities and strengthening partnerships with the development partners in Aru Tenggara. Hasbi earned his Bachelor degree in Marine Science from Universitas Hasanuddin with ten years of experience working for environmental projects across NGOs and agencies.
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He ensures the project’s implementation and outputs are delivered according to the Indonesia Government plan and UNDP.
Thazha graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in International Studies and minoring in Communication. Her profound interest in the development sector has led her to join UNDP Indonesia as an intern at the Sustainable Development Financing Phase 2 (SDF-2) project in 2018. Now, Thazha is the Junior Project Clerk for the ATSEA-2 National Coordination Unit (NCU) of Indonesia.
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Prior to joining the ATSEA-2 team, Ingrid has worked with PEMSEA over three phases of GEF/UNDP projects that supported the development and implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA), a shared regional marine strategy that was adopted by 12 countries in East Asia in 2003. She coordinated the development and implementation of the SDS-SEA projects in Indonesia, Thailand and Timor-Leste, including capacity building on and demonstration and scaling up of integrated approaches for managing marine and coastal areas and resources. She worked previously with the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines as part of the Chemical Oceanography team. Ingrid obtained her Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines.
Deti has considerable experience in Marine Spatial Planning, especially for the technical establishment process.
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Her role in ATSEA-2 is to support the Regional Project Manager in the technical aspect for the implementation and coordination of project activities.
Aryo previously worked with USAID-BIJAK as an Environmental Advocacy & Social Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in the field of marketing and communications from public relations to brand development.
As Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist, Aryo is responsible for both internal and external communications of the strategic activities, including the development and/or implementation of the SAP and National action plans (NAPs) and outcomes of the project as well as monitoring and dissemination of knowledge gained from the project.
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