Gaute Gulliksen
Senior Operations & Grants Management Executive
Tequisquiapan, Querétaro, Mexico
Email: post@gaute.work • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gagullik
Ideal for: Executive Director • Operations Manager • Grants Management Specialist • Nonprofit Management Specialist
About
Strategic operations executive with 20+ years leading high-impact initiatives across developing countries, including 5 years as Deputy Chief of Party. MBA-credentialed leader combining entrepreneurial vision with deep civil society expertise. Transforms organizational performance through excellence in administration, finance, procurement, compliance, and strategic development. Recognized for exceptional capacity building, mentoring, and gender-focused program leadership.
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership & Operations
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Organizational Development
Team Leadership
Cross-Cultural Leadership
International Partnerships
Financial & Program Management
Program Management
Grants Management
Financial Management
Budgeting
Managerial Accounting
Procurement
Compliance
Donor Relations
Business Development & Digital
Business Planning
Web Development
Digital Commerce
Data Analysis
Monitoring & Evaluation
Capacity Building
Proposal Writing
Human Resources
Key Experience
Owner, Orgproff AS
2018-Present
Oslo, Norway
Strategy and business development. Advisory services to SMEs in finance, management, administration, HR, and communication.
Executive Director, Bethics S.A. de C.V.
2011-Present
Querétaro, Mexico
Strategy and product development. Led shared services and consulting for SMEs. Part-time since 2016.
Executive Director, Norsk Karakteranalytisk Institutt
2017-2022
Oslo, Norway
Daily operations including finance, budgeting, strategic planning, organizational development. Board secretary and event coordination.
Operations & Grants Consultant, Winrock International
2016-2017
Philippines, Kenya, Norway
Strengthened operational leadership and donor compliance. Established grants management system for BERSAMA Gender-based Violence Prevention Program in Indonesia.
Associate Director, FHI 360
2008-2009
Abuja, Nigeria
Acting Associate Director for Global HIV/AIDS Initiative. Led administration, facilities, contracts, and grants management.
Associate Director Operations, EGPAF
2005-2007
Maputo, Mozambique
Led operations department development. Established 4 provincial offices. Managed HR, finance, IT, contracts, grants, and logistics. Oversaw renovation of 12 health facilities. Donors: USAID, CDC, UNICEF.
Head of Mission, MSF Greece
2000-2001
Tbilisi, Georgia
Oversaw reproductive health and HIV/AIDS programs. Led mission closeout and program handover to local counterparts. Established national NGO for program continuation.
Education
MBA, Business Administration & Entrepreneurship
2010-2013
University of Liverpool (AACSB Accredited)
Dissertation: “Limitations to Entrepreneurial Venture growth in Querétaro, Mexico”
Intermediate Degree, Political Science
1998
University of Oslo
Organizational Development, Public Administration, International Relations
Languages
Norwegian: Native • English: Native • Spanish: Professional Working Proficiency