Ellie Gustafson
Program Coordinator, Asia-pacific (Papua New Guinea and Bougainville) @The International Foundation For Electoral Systems
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WORK HISTORY
Program Coordinator, Asia-pacific (Papua New Guinea and Bougainville) @The International Foundation For Electoral Systems
Arlington, VA, US
Program Management and Operational Support: Developed work plans, led weekly coordination calls between the field office and HQ team, and ensured compliance with organizational and donor regulations to enable smooth and timely program implementation in a complex socio-political setting. Supported all programmatic logistics.Program Implementation: Traveled to the field office in Port Moresby, PNG to plan a major electoral reform conference with 110+ attendees, including officials from the National Parliament and representatives from the PNG Electoral Commission, civil society organizations, and international delegations. Led professional development workshops for local staff, then modified those workshops for organization-wide use across global offices.Donor Communication/Portfolio Management: Drafted milestone financial and narrative reports and one-pagers showcasing programmatic success stories and monitoring and evaluation data. Drafted slide decks and talking points for donor coordination meetings.Business Development/Fundraising: Contributed to business development efforts by drafting a USD $1.6 million budget proposal and accompanying budget narrative, which received donor approval. Wrote a country-specific program strategy to be shared with prospective donors.Financial Management: Developed and reviewed budgets and pipelines, tracked expenses, and prepared monthly financial reports across four programs in PNG and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, totaling over USD $25 million.Monitoring and Evaluation: Evaluated program efficacy by developing expected outcomes, indicators, and timelines for major programs. Drafted reports for funders on monitoring and evaluation data. Procurement and Contracting: Recruited international vendors and consultants and led all contracting and subaward logistics and management for PNG programs; tracked internal processes.
ABOUT ELLIE GUSTAFSON
Program coordinator with a track record of leading impactful initiatives in international development, education, and government. From organizing a high-level electoral reform conference in Papua New Guinea to developing a first-of-its-kind STEM mentorship program in Vietnam, I am passionate about creating meaningful and sustainable change. My expertise spans financial management, donor relations, continuous improvement initiatives, and logistics. Committed to capacity-building and inclusive programs, I thrive at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and community engagement.
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