Manoj Nath
Senior international development professional and academic with over 25 years of leadership experience across Asia and the Pacific. A proven leader in institutional development, governance reform, TVET and skills systems, and community-driven development, with a robust track record of delivering complex, multi-donor programs in fragile and transitional contexts.
Worked extensively with DFAT, the World Bank, and national governments on program strategy, policy advisory, and capacity building in countries including Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, PNG, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. Combines an academic foundation in Social Anthropology with a commitment to locally led development, inclusive governance, and evidence-informed policy.
Experienced in leading cross-cultural teams, securing and managing donor investments, and representing institutions at the highest levels. Recognised for strategic thinking, deep contextual knowledge of the global South, and ability to build equitable partnerships that drive sustainable change.