propulsion

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Program Manager

DESCRIPTION OF THE CANDIDATE

• – You have a minimum of 3+ years of work experience and an interesting project portfolio within a marketing, audio/video production, event management, and/or PR agency environment;
• – Able to excel within a collaborative team-working environment;
• – Able to multitask and effectively manage to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• – Flexible in the workplace;
• – You have a strong ability to communicate effectively within a multicultural environment;
• – You know how to use Google Workspace;
• – Understand the “language” of project and campaign tasks;
•  – You have an excellent estimate of the time required to perform tasks; establish daily priorities in work and follow an individual work schedule;
• – You respect the set deadlines;
• – You like teamwork;
• – You clearly articulate and communicate your ideas and suggestions;
• – You skillfully identify and overcome challenges in work;
• – Multitasking with a high level of personal initiative and flexibility;
• – Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
• – You use English at an advanced level and continuously develop personal and professional skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

• – 40 hours per week;
• – Work with the program director and other employees on the development of the program unit, priorities, and guidelines;
• – Clearly communicate with other team members and delegate tasks;
• – Develop and implement different campaigns, projects, events, audio/video production projects;
• – Ensure the timely and successful delivery; 
• – Track the progress of program activities and prepare reports on outcomes for internal and external communication;
• – Create and maintain project documentation;
• – Design and manage program events.

OTHER

• – The job will include frequent business trips in the region and abroad;
• – A driver’s license is a plus.

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and a motivation letter (in PDF format) through the following form:

• by November 11, 2023, at 11.59 PM;
• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that at this stage of recruitment, we are able to provide only limited additional information.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Graphic Designer

DESCRIPTION OF THE CANDIDATE

• – You have a minimum of 3+ years of work experience and an interesting portfolio;
• – You know how to use Adobe Creative Suite apps, Google Workspace, Figma, etc.;
• – You understand the “language” of project and campaign tasks;
• – You have an excellent estimate of the time required to perform tasks; establish daily priorities in work and follow an individual work schedule;
• – You respect the set deadlines;
• – You like teamwork;
• – You clearly articulate and communicate your ideas and suggestions;
• – You skillfully identify and overcome challenges in work; multitask with a high level of personal initiative and flexibility;
• – You maintain a consistent artistic style during the implementation of projects and campaigns;
• – You follow design trends;
• – You use English at an advanced level and continuously develop personal and professional skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

• – 40 hours per week;
• – Work on the development of the visual identity of projects, campaigns, and brands;
• – Design and develop visual ideas, concepts, and designs for the needs of various online and other communication channels (websites, social media posts, billboards, promotional materials, memoranda, presentations, etc.) in collaboration with the creative team;
• – Design and develop visual ideas, concepts, and design for video production (animations, social media videos, TV spots, etc.) in collaboration with the creative team;
• – Design and develop visual ideas, concepts, and design for tender needs documentation in cooperation with the creative team, work on breaking the tender documentation, and report to the art director.

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and a motivation letter (in PDF format) through the following form:

• by November 11, 2023, at 11.59 PM;
• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that at this stage of recruitment, we are able to provide only limited additional information.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Development and Strategy Officer

• – You are an exceptional communicator. You are a native Serbian or Bosnian and an advanced English speaker;
• – You are excellent analyst and exceptional writer of development and strategy documents, program proposal and presentations; 
• – You are adaptable, strategic, and agile. You naturally anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the strategic plan;
• – You understand social sector enterprises and the organizations, corporations and individuals who support their work;
• – You are a digital native;
• – You have at least 3-year work experience in program development and complete creation of development and strategy documents, program proposal and presentations; 
• – You have strong management skills, both strategic and operational.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

• – Initiative-taking role involving a mix of strategic planning, managerial, and development activities.
• – Develop a comprehensive documents understanding of all Propulsion programs, identify the synergies between them, and help design new directions responsive to constituent needs and philanthropic interests.
• – Work closely with the senior staff leaders and Board to set and achieve the organization’s development goals.
• – Design, create, write and lead, with support from staff, programs to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward partnerships  to expand organizational revenue streams. 
• – Analyze, organize and write winning proposals, and mentoring development and program staff in enhancing and building skills to do the same.
• – Ensure the good health and growth of program development, through both total number of donors and revenue and new fundraising opportunities.
• – Maintaining current and analyzing potential new sources of donations and revenues.
• – Work collaboratively with the Creative and Program Department to develop impactful and creative proposals.
• – Work collaboratively with the Finance Department in the early identification of revenue needs and budget development.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• – Good knowledge of the Western Balkan landscape, both commercial and non-commercial;
• – Strong established track record of successful fund development portfolio from diverse sources;
• – Proven experience of the inclusion of creative concepts and campaigns as part of program development.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• – Fixed-term contract;
• – Attractive working environment.

EXPECTED START OF CONTRACT:

February 2022

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and Motivational Letter (in PDF format) through the following form:

• – By January 10, 2021 at 11.59 PM;
• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Community Manager

The Community Manager will be responsible for the management of different social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) and websites for various Propulsion’s clients and partners, as well as for Propulsion itself.

• – You are a digital native;
• – You have at least 3-year work experience in community management;
• – You are a native Serbian and an advanced English speaker;
• – You communicate clearly;
• – You pay attention to details;
• – You have a proactive attitude;
• – You have experience working with creative and multimedia teams, including audio-video production and design.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

• – Provide engaging text, image and video content for social media accounts.
• – Developing social media calendars to manage posts and plan specific, timely marketing campaigns, as well as maintaining the calendar, ensuring social media content is regular, relevant and engaging.
• – Implementing and promoting social media content.
• – Engaging with fans and followers to build relationships with the community and encourage engagement.
• – Responding quickly and skillfully to any potential issue during social media crisis.
• – Using social media monitoring tools to monitor conversations and report on metrics.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• – Good knowledge of the social media landscape, both commercial and non-commercial;
• – Exceptional experience in using software and hardware tools relevant to this type of work (WordPress, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Freedcamp, Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Vimeo, Trello, Slack, etc.).

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• – Fixed-term contract;
• – Attractive working environment.

EXPECTED START OF CONTRACT:

February 2022

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and Motivational Letter (in PDF format) through the following form:

• – By January 10, 2022 at 11.59 PM;
• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Financial and administrative assistant

DESCRIPTION OF THE CANDIDATE

• – You have a minimum 2 years of work experience in assisting in the field of finance and administration;
• – You know how to use work tools (Ms Office – Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Dropbox, Adobe Acrobat etc.);
• – You are independent and conscientious in performing entrusted tasks;
• – You understand the “language” of project and campaign tasks;
• – You have an excellent estimate of the time required to perform tasks; establish daily priorities in work and follow an individual work schedule;
• – You respect the set deadlines;
• – You like teamwork;
• – You skilfully identify and overcome challenges in work; multitasking with a high level of personal initiative and flexibility;
• – You discreetly manage confidential information;
• – You use English at medium level and continuously develop personal and professional skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

• – Full time, 40 hours per week;
• – Manages the day-to-day running of the office, including ordering and maintenance of office supplies and equipment;
• – Receives parties and phone calls and schedules meetings;
• – Performs the tasks of receiving, sending and distributing mail;
• – Keeps records of working hours of all employees;
• – Prepares business documentation for submission to bookkeeping;
• – Assists in entering data into the computer, controls the entered data and performs sorting and stacking of data;
• – Assists in archiving documentation and is responsible for proper storage the same;
• – Assists in the preparation and compilation of documentation required for financial realisation of the project;
• – Communication with financial institutions (commercial banks, competent tax administration, post office and PIO and ZO fund);
• – Assists in the calculation of fees and corresponding contributions;
• – Assists in the calculation of salaries and corresponding contributions;
• – Assists in drafting contracts and payment orders;
• – Assists in the implementation of payments;
• – Assists in compiling reports on monthly activities and cost specification;
• – Assists in compiling financial reports for donors;
• – Assists in compiling the financial report;
• – Responsible to the Administrative and Financial Manager;
• – Reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.

 WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• – Fixed-term contract;
• – Attractive working environment.

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and a motivation letter (in PDF format) through the following form:

• – By October 7, 2021 at 11.59 PM;
• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that at this stage of recruitment we are able to provide only limited additional information.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Media and Digital Literacy Program Manager

DESCRIPTION OF THE CANDIDATE

• – You have at least three years of work experience in program management and administration of programs supported by USAID;
• – You know the rules and procedures of USAID-supported programs, and you have experience in preparing and adapting the necessary program documentation;
• – You easily follow the planned program activities and deliver weekly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual plans and reports in compliance with the agreed deadlines;
• – You work effectively in a team and independently, with a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to set and achieve goals;
• – You listen carefully to the interlocutors with developed communication skills and sensitivity to cultural communications differences and adapt the information for the needs of program documentation;
• – You have developed excellent written, verbal, presentation, organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• – You speak and write advanced English and Serbian, and use them skilfully in written business correspondence and writing various program texts;
• – You are extremely familiar with MacOS and Windows, as well as the capabilities offered by Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft Office, and you have many years of experience with internet research and database management;
• – You guarantee discretion and the skill of managing confidential information matters;
• – You are diplomatically oriented in interacting with colleagues and the public.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

• – Full time, 40 hours per week;
• – Joint work and daily communication with permanent and occasional associates in the Propulsion Foundation;
• – Close cooperation with the program team and program consultants;
• – Implementation of program documentation that monitors program activities in accordance with the deadlines and goals of the program;
• – Creation and adaptation of various materials related to the program- Annual Work plan; Reports, etc.;
• – Monitor and implement the internal standards, rules and procedures of the Propulsion Fund and USAID;
• – Follow and fulfil the tasks set in the scope of program contract and its terms and conditions;
• – Work with the Program Director and other employees on the development of the priorities and guidelines and harmonisation of program documentation;
• – Keeping the entire program documentation: weekly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual work plans and reports in compliance with the agreed deadlines;
• – Establishes daily priorities, monitors individual work schedules and maintains a balance between the desire for perfection and set deadlines;
• – Reports to the Program Director.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• – Advance knowledge of media and digital literacy landscape in Serbia;
• – Advanced management skills;
• – Advanced computer literacy skills;
• – Advanced drafting and presentation skills;
• – Good interpersonal skills;
• – B category driver’s license;
• – Personal motivation and interest in development programs.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• – Fixed-term contract;
• – Competitive remuneration;
• – Attractive working environment.

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and a motivation letter (in PDF format) through the following form:

• by October 10, 2021 at 11.59 PM;
• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that at this stage of recruitment we are able to provide only limited additional information.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Graphic Designer

DESCRIPTION OF THE CANDIDATE

• – You have a minimum of 2 years of work experience and an interesting portfolio;
• – You know how to use work tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Dropbox, Freedcamp, etc.);
• – Understand the “language” of project and campaign tasks;
• – You have an excellent estimate of the time required to perform tasks; establish daily priorities in work and follow an individual work schedule;
• – You respect the set deadlines;
• – You like teamwork;
• – You clearly articulate and communicate your ideas and suggestions;
• – You skilfully identify and overcome challenges in work; multitasking with a high level of personal initiative and flexibility;
• – You maintain a consistent artistic style during the implementation of projects and campaigns;
• – You discreetly manage confidential information;
• – You follow design trends;
• – You use English at an advanced level and continuously develop personal and professional skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS

• – Full time, 40 hours per week;
• – Work on the development of the visual identity of projects, campaigns and brands;
• – Design and develops visual ideas, concepts and designs for the needs of various online and other communication channels (websites, social media posts, billboards, promotional materials, memoranda, presentations, etc.) in collaboration with the creative team;
• – Design and develops visual ideas, concepts and design for video production (animations, social media videos, TV spots, etc.) in collaboration with the creative team;
• – Design and develops visual ideas, concepts and design for tender needs documentation in cooperation with the creative team, works on breaking the tender documentation and reports to the art director.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• – Fixed-term contract;
• – Attractive working environment.

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and a motivation letter (in PDF format) through the following form:

• by September 21, 2021 at 11.59 PM;
• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that at this stage of recruitment we are able to provide only limited additional information.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Program Manager 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• – Works with the Program Director and other employees on the development of the program unit, priorities and guidelines;
• – Develop and implement different campaigns and projects;
• – Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to clients’ needs and objectives;
• – Identify areas of improvement within each project;
• – Track progress of program activities and prepare reports on outcomes for internal and external communication;
• – Maintain good relationships with existing clients and build relationships with new clients;
• – Create and maintain projects documentation;
• – Writes and adapts materials related to the program unit;
• – Clearly communicate with other team members: multimedia, creative and administration sector and delegate tasks;
• – Design and manage program events;
• – Source and negotiate with vendors and supplier;
• – Communicate with end-users and other third parties;
• – Represent Propulsion Fund in a positive manner to various external stakeholders;
• – Attends meetings to understand partner / client / donor goals;
• – Develops and implements partner / client / donor projects;
• – Coordinates program budgets and reports under the supervision of the program director;
• – Establishes daily priorities, follows an individual work schedule and maintains a balance between the desire for perfection and set deadlines;
• – Perform other duties as assigned;
• – Implementation of program unit / project activities;
• – Performs special tasks, including participation in other programs and activities of the foundation;
• – The work takes place independently under the general supervision of the Program Director.

YOU

• – Native BHS and profound fluency in English;
• – Able to excel within a collaborative team-working environment;
• – Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
• – Able to multitask and effectively manage to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• – Flexible in the workplace;
• – Have strong ability to communicate effectively within a multicultural environment;
• – Understanding how social media and WordPress work is a plus;
• – Extensive experience in working within a marketing or a PR agency environment.

OTHER

• – The job will include frequent business trips in the region and abroad;
• – Driver’s license is a plus;
• – We guarantee a stimulating working environment.

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV and a motivation letter (in PDF format) through the following form by September 21, 2021 at 11.59 PM:

• – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that at this stage of recruitment we are able to provide only limited additional information.

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT 

• – We are looking for long term associate starting from 1st October 2021.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Media, Information and Digital Literacy (MDIL) Expert – Roster

Propulsion is currently recruiting a Media, Information and Digital Literacy Expert (MDIL) with significant experience and expertise in media and digital literacy topics.

The role of the MDIL Expert (Roster) is to provide strategic advice, consider and communicate key relevant information on topics of media and digital literacy to the Propulsion team, enabling necessary adjustments to programs strategies, activities, and approaches.

Duration of the assignment: April – December 2021 (up to 50 working days)

The MDIL Expert (Roster) main duties include:

• – Contribute to building a context-relevant knowledge base for Propulsion’s programs and projects;
• – Design the curriculum and materials for the lectures, workshops and/or seminars, including on the topics of use of media and digital literacy for different target audiences;
• – Create different content materials for program activities including media offline and online campaign;
• – Deliver the lectures, workshops, or seminars;
• – Support teams in effective implementation of the various activities.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:

• – Academic degree in political science, public policy, philosophy, and/or social sciences and/or similar is preferred;
• – Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role or working with the government;
• – Excellent written and spoken English is required;
• – Proven networking skills required;
• – Excellent track record in the fields of media and digital literacy field.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Qualified and interested candidates are asked to submit their CV and motivation letter together with a financial proposal (in PDF format) through the form no later than April 21, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that at this stage of recruitment we are able to provide only limited additional information.

Duration of the assignment: February 2021 – June 2021 (up to 30 working days)

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL 

This is a lump sum assignment. The Consultant is responsible for all personal administrative and travel expenses, including office space, printing, stationery, telephone and electronic communications, and all other costs incurred in this assignment. In specific cases, consultants could be based in the Propulsion offices in Belgrade, Serbia, or Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount (brutto) and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. installments dependent upon completion of the deliverables or entire contract).
Payments are based upon specific output(s), i.e. agreed between Propulsion and Consultant based on services defined in ToR. The financial proposal (lump sum) includes a daily fee, travel costs, and per diems.

Please present the financial proposal per unit price of your engagement per hour and/or per day in dollar currency.

The selected experts would be put on the Propulsion’s consultancy roster and may be engaged for specific projects and activities.

HOW TO APPLY?

• – Send your CV, portfolio, and a financial estimate (in PDF format) through the form:

This call is always open.