Author: Goran Zarić

22August2019
by Goran Zarić

Financial and Administrative Manager in Belgrade – test

 

ABOUT PROPULSION

PROPULSION is a full-service organization specializing in innovative social impact communications. We are the leading supplier of social impact campaigns and projects in the Adria region and wider.

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE

Propulsion occupies a unique market niche between the core business of its partners, their social impact, PR, communications and marketing. For nearly 70 partners a year, our team produces dozens of well-rounded and creative, digital, design, print, PR, lobby, community and video campaigns that reach up to hundreds of thousands of people.

We strongly believe that communication has the power to better the societies of the region on a daily basis.That’s why we design impact.

More about our work and impact is available also here:
propulsion.one, fb.com/propulsion.one and instagram.com/propulsion.one.

Propulsion announces a new vacancy for the position:

Financial and Administrative Manager

 

Propulsion is expanding the team!
We are looking for an experienced Financial and Administrative Manager to join us from July 2020.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the financial and administrative management of the USAID Media Initiatives and Partnerships Support (MIPS) program. The objective of this 3 million dollar, 4-year program is to increase the skills of Serbian citizens to navigate a complex information landscape and effectively participate in modern economic, social, and political life.

CANDIDATE DESCRIPTION
  • You have at least three years of work experience in program management, including selecting and leading implementing teams, program administration, budget planning and execution, engagement and coordination with different stakeholders (government, corporate sector, donor community etc.);
  • You have at least three years of experience in finance and administration, and coordination of different programs, national and international;
  • You have experience working as a financial and administrative manager on at least one complex long-run development program, preferably with USAID;
  • You are familiar with the standards and regulations regarding the financial performance of non-profit organizations;
  • You have good computer skills, particularly using G Suite environment;
  • You are fluent in Serbian and English;
  • You guarantee the discretion and skill of managing confidential information issues.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
  • Full time, 40 hours a week at the Propulsion offices in Belgrade;
  • Working in a team and communicating daily with the Finance and Administration Director and the Finance and Administration Assistant;
  • Organizing and archiving financial program documentation in accordance with legal regulations, Propulsion’s rules and donor requirements;
  • Participating in the preparation and compilation of documentation necessary for the administrative and financial implementation of the program (petty cash, procurement, records of working hours, travel, absences and similar);
  • Communicating with financial institutions (commercial banks, competent tax administration, post office and PIO and ZO);
  • Ensuring that Propulsion’s financial legal and regulatory obligations are met;
  • Developing all financial statements required to monitor program results, in accordance with the rules and formats provided by the donor;
  • Compiling reports and plans on a monthly basis;
  • Performing financial monitoring and evaluation of the third parties, partners or grant recipients involved in program activities;
  • Participating in the calculation and control of material duties of employees, in cooperation with the Finance and Administration Director;
  • Maintaining high standards of financial and administrative integrity and accountability, including compliance with legal obligations and regulations.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
  • Advanced management skills;
  • Advanced computer literacy skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Financial management skills;
  • Personal motivation and interest in the development programs.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
  • Fixed-term contract;
  • Competitive remuneration;
  • Attractive working environment.
HOW TO APPLY?
  • Send your CV, a motivation letter and a recommendation letter (in PDF format) through the following form:
APPLY HERE!

The deadline for submitting applications is July 2 at 23:59 hours.

Incomplete applications (without a CV and a letter of motivation) will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on July 3.

16August2019
by Goran Zarić

Law on Personal Data Protection/GDPR – Consent

22April2019
by Goran Zarić

We are looking for Senior Creative

Job Position: Senior Creative

We are looking for innovative thinker or company with experience of originating concepts and turning them into high-quality attention-grabbing offline and online campaigns, trailers, brand designs and video / audio content.

 

  • to show a passion for producing large volumes of creative work and have an excellent grasp of how to tailor your work for different audiences, as well as demonstrating knowledge of Propulsion content, output and activities and how they influence Propulsion brand and promotional strategies.
  • have extensive experience of delivering audience-targeted promotional content and experience of working in advertising
  • have a keen eye for details
  • have ability to transform the briefs into good creative solutions
  • will be able to originate and present own ideas but also be able to follow agreed briefs, to amend existing ideas and to respond to changing needs with enthusiasm and flexibility.
  • will create innovative ideas for campaigns of clients from different industries;
  • be prepared to push creative boundaries and explore new forms of campaign innovation.
  • will work as part of a team to develop concepts and to showcase the breadth and depth of Propulsion activities and will bring to life our messages through the production of compelling campaigns across digital, TV, radio and other, non-broadcast, channels
  • will engage audiences with key Propulsion services by delivering compelling creative propositions for use across multiple platforms
  • will self-generate appropriate creative content for the platform you are working on (e.g. digital campaigns, briefs, presentations, video and audio materials, editing footage, designing graphics,, etc.)
  • will  provide analysis and understanding of our diverse audiences to help and  to shape content, commissioning strategies and editorial propositions. We communicate and deliver these to audiences through compelling brand strategies, campaigns and audience engagement.
  • will be able to produce marketing assets of the highest creative and technical standards, and have excellent knowledge of current production techniques for both digital and linear channels.
  • will be involved in planning advertising, supervising the entire creative process and guiding the team that works with you.  The creative team includes program director, multimedia designers, copywriters, social media managers, video/audio and animation teams, designers etc.
  • will work with the creative team to create, plan and deliver a strategic vision for clients with strong ability to delegate and manage the team
  • will capturing other members of the creative team and monitoring their work until the final design;
  • will set priorities, organize, control and implement internal plans with responsibility for deadlines and quality during  work on multiple projects at the same time
  • will lead and inspire a creative team with the delivery of quality design in the given time frames and budget;
  • will cooperate with other creative outsourced artists and associates;
  • teaching when needed associates from a creative team, as well as participating in the selection of new creative associates of agencies
  • will report into the Program director and help to engage and excite audiences.

 

Please send us your CV or company portfolio to jobs@propulsion.one not later than 1st May 2019.