Our Team
At IUCN Oceania Regional Office, our team is our greatest asset. We are a diverse group of professionals dedicated to promoting nature conservation and sustainable practices across the Oceania region, delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. Each member brings unique skills and experiences that contribute to our success.
Susana Waqainabete-Tuisese
Regional Director
Faumuina La'ulu Lafaele Lupo
Regional Programme Manager
Makereta Waqalevu
Executive Assistant to the Regional Director
Lupe Moala Tupou
Senior Officer - Membership and Executive Office Management
Corporate Support and Operations
Finance Unit
Vacant
Regional Finance Manager
Anjani Gosai
Senior Accountant
Praneel Krishan
Accountant, Kiwa Initiative
Madhuka Prasad
Senior Finance Officer - Programmes
Adi Sera Lagilagi Drauna
Procurement and Travel Officer
Shirlyn Michael
Finance Associate
Mere Niubalavu
Finance Associate
Legal Unit
Frances Disiga
Environmental Law and Policy Officer
Communications Unit
Epeli Nakautoga
Regional Communications Manager
Human Resources & Administration Unit
Vacant
Human Resources Officer
Liliana Rakanace
Front Desk Assistant / IT Desk Officer
Savenaca Kalokalo
Logistics and Administration Assistant
Sereana Tukana
Administrative Assistant
Miliame Dimailekutu
Facilities Assistant
Vacant
Maintenance Assistant
Programmes Directorate
Nature-based Solutions Programme
Vinay Singh
Nature-based Solutions Programme Coordinator
Evia Tavanavanua
Finance and Administration Associate, PPIN
Martin Child
Project Coordinator - Kiwa Initiative
Tariq Ahmad
Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Officer
Filomena Vuetaki
Capacity Building Project Officer - Kiwa Initiative
Dikoula Turaga
Project Assistant - Kiwa Initiative
Jeshly Ram
Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) & Gender Officer - Kiwa Initiative
Protected and Conserved Areas Programme
Rahul Chand
Protected and Conserved Areas Programme Coordinator
Samisoni Rakabu
Technical Officer - Protected and Conserved Areas Programme (SOMACORE)
Vasiti Navuku
Grants Officer, BIOPAMA
Oceans Programme
Marian Gauna
Senior Marine Project Officer
Simione Naivalu
GIS Officer
Inia Corerega
GIS Officer
Ashneel Deo
Technical Officer - Renewable Energy and Nature