Meet Our Team
Executive Office
Secretary General - Ambassador Solo Mara
As the Secretary General, Ambassador Mara has overall responsibility for the management and administration of the Secretariat to support members through regional leadership, genuine partnerships and innovative mechanisms, reporting to the Governing Council.
Email: Solo.Mara@PIDF.int
Tel: (679) 3311518 | Fax: (679) 3311527
Coordinator Governance- Mr Spencer Robinson
The Coordinator Governance is tasked with coordinating the daily affairs of the Office of Secretary General and liaising with the staff of the Secretariat(as and when required) as well as act as PIDF’s liaison officer to its members, development and technical partners.
Email: spencer.robinson@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 3311518 | Ext. 101
UNOSSC Pacific Office Research Officer - Dr Leba Salusalu
Dr Salusalu has been seconded to the Pacific Office of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation as their Research Officer.
Email: Leba.Salusalu@UNOSSC.org
Tel: (679) 3311518
Green Infrastructure Advisor- Mr Joji Waqamailau
Email: joji.waqamailau@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 3311518 | Ext. 106
Blue Economy Unit
Economic Development Specialist - Mr Alipate Mataivilia
Email: alipate.mataivilia@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 3311518 | Ext. 106
Director Blue Economy - Ms. Arpana Pratap
As Director Blue Economy, Ms. Pratap will support the core business of PIDF by developing the blue economy agenda through the establishment of comprehensive and appropriate regional and national architecture to foster ocean economic growth and development while ensuring that the natural capital assets continue to provide the resources and environmental services.
Email: arpana.pratap@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 | Ext. 105
Research Assistant - Mr. Henry Galuvakadua
Email: blueeconomy@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 | Ext. 117
Climate Action Unit
Director Climate Action - Ms. Marilyn Tagicakibau
As Director Climate Action, Ms. Tagicakibau will support the core business of PIDF through the effective and efficient management of PIDF’s national and regional programmes, including ensuring programme and project mobilization, outcomes contract management and reporting.
Email: marilyn.tagicakibau@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518
Acting Coordinator Climate Action
As Acting Coordinator Climate Action, Mr Torowale will support the effective and efficient management of Programmes, Projects, initiatives and activities of the Climate Action Unit.
Email: peni.torowale@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518| Ext. 112
Island Resilience Unit
Director Island Resilience - Mr Viliame Kasanawaqa
As Director Island Resilience, Mr Kasanawaqa will provide support for the core business of the PIDF in reducing vulnerabilities and building island resilience of PSIDs with aim to accelerate the integration of the three mainstays of sustainable development and harmonize the pursuit of economic growth with the needs of the populace and the preservation of the environment
Email: Viliame.Kasanawaqa@PIDF.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 | Ext. 107
Administration Support Officer (SHoS)- Mr John Swamy
Email: john.swamy@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 | Ext. 103
Coordinator Island Resilience - Ms. Arti Chand
Email: arti.chand@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 | Ext. 113
Corporate Services Unit
Director Corporate Services - Vacant
As Director Corporate Services, the incumbent is responsible for the management of all corporate services, including Financial Management, Human Resources Management and Administration.
Email: dcs@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 | Ext. 102
Finance Assistant - Mr Adrian Mudaliar
As Finance Assistant, individual is responsible for the financial operations and administration of the PIDF Secretariat.
Email: adrian.mudaliar@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 | Ext. 114
Admin Assistant - Ms Fane Tokalauvere
As Admin Assistant, Ms. Tokalauvere is responsible for the hygiene of the PIDF Secretariat’s offices and general office tasks and administrative duties.
Email: fane.tokalauvere@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518| Ext. 118
Administration Officer- Ms Shayal Sharma
As Administration Officer, Ms Sharma is responsible for day to day administrative duties of the PIDF Secretariat.
Email: shayal.sharma@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518
Grounds Keeper - Mr Niko Biumaiwasa
As Grounds Keeper, Mr Biumaiwasa is responsible for the maintenance of the grounds of the PIDF Secretariat.
Tel: (679) 331 1518
Communications Unit
Coordinator Communications and Events - Ms Kinisimere Tabua-Tamanisau
As Coordinator Communications and Events, Ms Tamanisau is responsible for PIDF’s communication requirements, IT needs, management of logistical and events planning of the organisation.
Email: kinisimere.tamanisau@pidf.int
Tel: (679) 331 1518 |Ext. 109