Chyntia obtained a Bachelor’s degree majoring in International Relations at Gadjah Mada University and graduated in 2021. During her academic year, she had the opportunity to study abroad at Ubbo Emmius and Utrecht University, the Netherlands for 1.5 years, and this occasion provided a great chance to further develop her language skills, and can now speak Dutch fluently.
In her previous role as a junior technical officer for RPOA-IUU Secretariat, she excels in providing comprehensive support for day-to-day office operations. She has demonstrated a solid commitment to ensuring smooth office functionality for RPOA-IUU Secretariat. Her responsibilities include maintaining coordination meetings, managing schedules, handling correspondence, and actively contributing to the organization’s mission of promoting responsible fishing practices and combating IUU fishing.
As a project assistant, She will provide administrative and financial support to the Regional Project Management Unit (RPMU), as well as support the strategic partnership, communication, and resource mobilization implementation.
Mikael Leuape is a dedicated development professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Theology from the University Catholic of Widia Mandira (UNWIRA) in Kupang. With extensive experience in project management and field facilitation, Mikael has worked with organisations such as UNDP, The World Bank, and Yayasan BAKTI Makasar, contributing to projects aimed at community development and poverty reduction. His expertise in managing projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders has made him a valuable asset in the development sector.
In his role with ATSEA-2, Mikael supports effective project planning, budgeting, and implementation, maintains partnerships with implementing partners, provides top-quality support services to nationally implemented projects, and contributes to knowledge building and sharing within the organisation.
Sila is a dedicated marine conservationist with 6.5 years of professional experience. She has managed sharks and rays research programs, promoted citizen science for coral reef monitoring and climate change adaptation, and facilitated collaboration between government and communities. Sila’s skills include project management, data coordination, and serving as a reef fish observer for marine protected areas. With a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, she currently works with the ATSEA-2 Project, where she facilitates the implementation of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management, supports marine management effectiveness, and promotes gender mainstreaming in project activities for equal participation.
Responsible for supporting the implementation of the ATSEA-2 Project. He has more than 15 years of professional experience with various international agencies such as USAID, United Nations, Development Alternatives, Inc., and currently works for UNDP Timor-Leste as Project coordinator for ATSEA Phase 2, Accelerating Clean Energy Access to Reduce Inequality (ACCESS), and Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support projects. He is a graduate of Charles Darwin University, Australia, with a major in Environmental Science/Management.
As a National UN Volunteer in UNDP since March 2023, responsible for monitoring and reporting assistant for the ATSEA-2 Project based in Dili. In 2020, interned at the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) Bali for a period of 2 months, serving as a GIS officer. Upon graduating in 2021 form department of Marine Science in Udayana University, worked as a technical officer at the General Directorate of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Marine Resources.
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.
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.
Yulia Dewi earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Governmental and International Relations from Griffith University. During her time in college, Yulia worked as Diplomacy Delegates Officer for the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnerships (AASYP) where she developed and executed the AASYP Digital Dialogue.
As the Communications Assistant for the ATSEA-2 Regional Project Management Unit, she is responsible for:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yoga has 10 years of work experience with WWF-Indonesia’s Marine Programme, and is currently the National Project Coordinator-UNDP for the ATSEA-2 Indonesia component. Marine ecology has been at the centre of his professional experience, academic qualifications and personal interests for many years; prior to joining ATSEA-2, Yoga worked at Yayasan Pelangi Indonesia on a climate change adaptation programme in partnership with fishermen in Banyuwangi, East Java.
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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.
Kate brings more than a decade of experience in coordinating secretariat functions to the ATSEA-2 Programme, having worked in environmental management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) projects with GEF/UNDP/IMO/UNOPS. Before joining the ATSEA-2 Programme, she worked as Executive Producer for a media company in the Philippines, focusing on the conceptualisation and production of public affairs-related programmes.
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Based in Bali, Nur Junaidi (also known as Juned) works as a Project Associate to ensure that all matters relating to finance and administration are correctly implemented. Before joining the ATSEA-2 Programme in April 2020, Juned spent 2 years as Finance Officer at HIVOS hub SEA (South East Asia).
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An experienced marine biologist, diver and conservationist, Cassie has worked to protect whale sharks in Teluk Cenderawasih National Park and supported the implementation of a GEF-funded Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project with WWF-Indonesia. She brings her extensive knowledge and a deep affinity for the ocean to the ATSEA-2 Programme.
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Well versed in coral reef ecology and integrated coastal management, Handoko has more than 15 years’ experience working with USAID projects and environmental NGOs such The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society and RARE. He also spent a year at Conservation International as a marine management advisor and trainer for the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste under the Coral Triangle Support Partnership (USAID-CTSP) programme. Handoko is currently based in Bali, where he has been working on the ATSEA-2 Programme as Regional Project Manager since January 2020.
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