Tef Noka was a Bajoran man. Tef was a Professor who taught diplomacy at the University of Janir.
In 2386, Professor Tev was the liaison between the scientific team studying the Endalla falsework and representatives from the Vedek Assembly. These included Kira Nerys and Altek Dans, who had been granted permission by Kai Pralon Onala to go to Endalla as observers. (DS9 novel: The Long Mirage)