Namgay
Registrar (Assistant Professor, ES3A), Royal Institute Of Management, Thimphu
Khailo, Khame, Gasa,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive expertise in planning and leading public institutions, including Higher Education Institutes, Education Reform Projects, and Anti-Corruption Departments, poised to drive excellence in this role. Exceptional skills in developing policies, planning, collecting and analyzing data, overseeing processes, and ensuring strict compliance with institutional guidelines. Recognized for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving needs to achieve remarkable outcomes. Dedicated educator and researcher, and leader committed to promoting employees' growth and delivering impactful results through innovative development and rigorous scientific inquiry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Professor, Registrar
Royal Institute of Management
2025 - Current
- Lead and oversee strategic planning and management of HR, Finance, Administration, Estate, Learning Resources Student Support Services and Quality Assurance of programs in addition to teaching and research responsibilities.
- Plan and oversee operational execution of institutional services for stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external agencies such as RCSC, PMO, Corporate and Private entities etc.).
- Teach modules in Leadership, Research Methods & Data Analysis, and Ethics in Governance and conduct research.
Assistant Professor
Department of Management Development
- Teaching, Research, and Leadership responsibilities. Teaching Research Methods, Data Analysis, Governance and Ethics, Project Management, and Public Administration at the graduate level and senior in-service participants from the Civil service, corporate, and private sector.
- Strategic planning and management of the department in developing new courses, reviewing and updating existing programs in collaboration with stakeholders in addition to managing resources.
Chief Research Officer
Department of Prevention & Education, Anti-Corruption Commission
10.2014 - 11.2021
- Lead and oversee strategic planning for corruption prevention initiatives such as conducting systems and policies studies, awareness and education programs, research in key sectors, analysis of corruption complains, institutional safeguards for corruption and collaborating with investigators for reactive system studies to reduce opportunities for corruption.
- Lead Research and manage research projects in the various sectors of governance for policy and systemic improvements. Also served as the officiating Director for the Department for one and half years.
- Lead and conducted research on transparency, accountability and corruption in HRM, Construction & Procurement, Public services, Policy, Mining etc.
Chief Research Officer
Teacher Education Division, Royal Education Council
06.2010 - 09.2014
- On secondment from RUB to the HMS office for Education Reform Initiatives (Royal Education Council). Also served as Offtg. Program Director for Tertiary Education Division for more than two years.
- Lead and Managd education transformation initiatives such as:
1. Project Manager for Teacher Quality Enhancement Project (TQE Project – 2009).
2. Project Component Manager for the establishment of Royal Institute (Academic Component Manager)
3. Project Manager for Establishment of Centenary Institute of Education (CIE: 2011-2012)
4. Transformation of Higher Education in Bhutan (Research and Program Development).
Tutor
University of New England, NSW, Australia
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Worked as in-country co-tutor for the Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education offered by the University of New England, Australia, for the Royal University of Bhutan Lecturers.
Lecturer
College of Education, Samtse, Royal University of Bhutan
07.2005 - 12.2008
- Teach Courses on Primary Science Education, Pedagogy and Strategies, Curriculum studies & Chemistry for pre-service and In-service Programs.
- In addition to Teaching and Research, I also served as:
- Program Leader for Distance Teacher Education Program, Samtse College of Education, RUB (January 2007 – December 2008).
- Project Manager, “ICT supported Distance Education in Bhutan” IDRC project for Samtse College of Education, RUB (August 2007 – Dec 2008).
- Coordinator for Distance Teacher Education Programme, Samtse College of Education, RUB (July 2005 – December 2006)
- Pioneered introduction of Learning Management System (LMS-Moodle) in Bhutan and localization of LMS to Dzongkha.
Vice-Principal
Zhemgang Lower Secondary School
05.2003 - 12.2004
- Enhanced school performance by implementing new policies and procedures for student discipline and academic support.
- Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
Teacher
Zhemgang Higher Secondary School
07.2001 - 05.2003
- Taught Science, Chemistry & Biology from classes VII-XII in addition to responsibilities of resource management, club advisor.
- Achieved 100% students pass result in class X Chemistry in 2002 with a lowest score of 58.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Corruption Studies
University of Hongkong
01.2015
Post Graduate Certificate - Higher Education
University of New England
Armidale, NSW01.2010
Master of Education - Science Education
University of New England
Armidale, NSW01.2006
Skills
Policy formulation and evaluation
International project management
Education Reform and Think-Tank project initiatives conceptualization, planning & Implementation
Research Skills and Experience in Social Science and Impact Assessment (Education, Governance, Organizational Development, Public Service Delivery, and Social Accountability)
Curriculum Design and Development for Higher Education and Schools including e-learning and blended learning modes
Student research guidance
Teaching excellence
Research expertise
Ethics in research
Multitasking and organization
Data analysis
Interdisciplinary knowledge
Course planning
Certification
Certified Leadership Trainer, Certified by MDC, Canada
Publications and Similar Works
- Namgay & Zangmo, K. (2025). Examining the Role of Ethical Leadership in Shaping Employee Behaviour in Bhutanese Government Agencies. Bhutan Journal Of Management, 7(2). Royal Institute of Management.
- Namgay & Lhamo, P. (2023). The socio-economic effects of Guntong on rural communities: A case study of Bartsham and Kengkhar gewogs in eastern Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Management, 3(2). Royal Institute of Management.
- Namgay & Pelden, D. (2022). Accountability by nature of obligation: An analysis of scenario in Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Management, 2(3). Royal Institute of Management.
Served as the Lead Researcher for the following Research works at ACC:
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2022). National Youth Integrity Assessment. ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2021). Evaluation of social accountability programs in Bhutan. ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2021). Understanding policy corruption in Bhutan: Concept, characteristics, and risks (National Team Lead Researcher). ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2020). National Integrity Assessment 2019 (Key advisor as Chief of Division and research team member). ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2020). Agency Reports (82 individual agency reports) of national integrity assessment (Key advisor as Chief of Division and Editor). ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2017). Agency Reports (five series of reports) of national integrity assessment (Key advisor as Chief of Division and research team member). ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2017). National Integrity Assessment 2016 (Key advisor as Chief of Division and research team member). ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2017). Towards enhanced efficiency, accountability & transparency in public road construction (Chief of Division and research team member). ACC.
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). (2016). Towards enhanced transparency and accountability in human resource management processes in civil service: A matter of favoritism (National Team Lead Researcher). ACC.
- Maxwell, T. W., & Namgay (2014). A Bhutanese tertiary education consultancy case study: Introducing the institutional zone of proximal development. International Journal of Educational Development.
- Namgay, P., & Yuden, T. (2013). Teachers’ job satisfaction in Bhutan: Study commissioned by MoE & DANIDA.
- Royal Education Council. (2010). Teacher quality enhancement: Strategic guidelines (National Team Lead Researcher).
- Sherman, A., Vanvolkon, D., Namgay, Jamtsho, S., Lhamu, C., & Yuden, T. (2010). Teacher education in Bhutan: Highlights, challenges and opportunities. A team study commissioned by REC.
- Namgay (2006). Bhutanese students’ perception of air: A research project report published in Rigter, The academic journal of National Institute of Education, Samtse.
- Namgay, Lhamo, C, Vanbolkon, W D, Sherman, Ann & Yuden (2011) Curriculum Guide for Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Royal Education Council, Thimphu (Team Leader)
- Namgay, Vanbolkon, W D, Lhamo C & Yuden (2010) Master Plan for Teacher Education Institute Project, Royal Education Council, Thimphu
- Namgay, Vanbolkon, W D, Lhamo C & Yuden (2010) Curriculum for Masters in Education- Curriculum and Instruction, Royal Education Council, Thimphu
- Yuden, Vanbolkon, W D, Lhamo C, Bond R & Namgay (2013) Policies Manual for Teacher Education Institute, Royal Education Council, Thimphu
- Laird, D., Maxwell, T.W, Joy, L., Jenny, R., Namgay & Gyamtso, D.C (2006) Focus on Student Learning outcomes Report of the Review of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) in Distance Education Mode In-service Programme, Samtse College of Education, Samtse
- Rapporteur for ADB-OECD International Seminar on Anti-Corruption, held at Le-Meridian, Thimphu (2016)
- Regional Seminar on Inclusive Education, held at Paro College of Education, Organized by PCE and UNICEF (2013)
- International Seminar on Teacher Education organized by Paro College and International Society for Teacher Education (ISTE) held at Paro College (2012)
- Conference of Canadian Association for Student Service at Welfeird Laurer University (2009)
Timeline
Chief Research Officer
Department of Prevention & Education, Anti-Corruption Commission
10.2014 - 11.2021
Chief Research Officer
Teacher Education Division, Royal Education Council
06.2010 - 09.2014
Tutor
University of New England, NSW, Australia
01.2010 - 12.2010
Lecturer
College of Education, Samtse, Royal University of Bhutan
07.2005 - 12.2008
Vice-Principal
Zhemgang Lower Secondary School
05.2003 - 12.2004
Teacher
Zhemgang Higher Secondary School
07.2001 - 05.2003
Post Graduate Certificate - Higher Education
University of New England
Master of Education - Science Education
University of New England
Assistant Professor, Registrar
Royal Institute of Management
2025 - Current
Assistant Professor
Department of Management Development
Post Graduate Certificate - Corruption Studies
University of Hongkong