Joseph Rao has worked as a Programme Manager with over 10 years of experience leading and coordinating multi-country development initiatives across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. He has worked extensively on programs spanning community development, education, and livelihoods, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, monitoring and evaluation, and donor compliance. His experience includes working with international NGOs, coordinating stakeholders across diverse contexts, and strengthening reporting and accountability systems to deliver measurable impact. He holds a Master’s degree in International Social Sciences and is passionate about contributing to sustainable, people-centered development initiatives.