PULSE 

 

PULSE is an association whose mission is to support entrepreneurship as a lever for inclusive and sustainable development. Founded on the conviction that everyone can become a changemaker, PULSE promotes access to entrepreneurship and its financing in the 18 countries where it is active, through awareness-raising initiatives and support programs.  

PULSE operates several incubators in Africa and Europe, including Lab’ess (Tunisia), Oribi (South Africa), Jógjëf (Senegal) and PULSE Montreuil (France). Every year, more than 700 entrepreneurs are supported in launching and developing their businesses.  

PULSE Balkans is an association incorporated under Serbian law. Alongside PULSE, it runs the RISE project, which aims to promote social entrepreneurship among young people in the Western Balkans.  

PULSE is part of GROUPE SOS Action Internationale, one of the nine sectors of GROUPE SOS. 

 

Missions  

 

PULSE is opening a position for a VSI – Development Officer to be deployed in Serbia (Belgrade), given the high development stakes. Nevertheless, the VSI will report to the Deputy Director of PULSE (based in Paris), and will be responsible for supporting all the prospecting efforts of the entities operated by PULSE.  

 

You will be responsible for the following tasks: 

 

 Identify funding opportunities for existing PULSE projects and entities (30%)

In order to contribute to the financial sustainability of ongoing projects managed from Headquarters, and to the sustainability of activities deployed in the Western Balkans, Senegal and South Africa, you will be responsible for:  

• Monitoring public and private, French and international financing opportunities;  

• Global monitoring of activities and innovations related to our businesses and expertise;  
  

• Identifying new prospects and partners, with a focus on the private sector; 

• Continuous improvement of our communication and marketing materials;
  

• Updating prospecting and management tools (Salesforce). 

 

Contribute to the drafting of proposals and requests for funding from potential donors (40%)

Once the financing opportunities have been qualified, you will be required to: 

• Contribute to the response to a call for projects / tender, by coordinating internal efforts and participating in the drafting of the application file under the supervision of the Development Director; 
  

• Participate in prospecting meetings.  

Contribute to the Developer community (15%)

In order to encourage the exchange of best practices and the development of the skills of PULSE « DEV » teams, you will contribute to: 

• Continuous improvement of the association’s « Development toolkit« , which formalizes our best practices and tools for prospecting; 
  

• Leading training sessions and sharing best practices. 

 

Contribute to the life of PULSE Balkans and local partnerships (15%)

In Serbia, you may be required to: 

• Take part in and support the team from time to time in the implementation of activities;  

• Contribute to the incubator’s network of partners;  

• Participate in events and/or other communication activities in the country.  

 

 

 

 

Expériences / Formation

• You have a business school, Sciences Po or university degree (project management, international development, economics…);  

• Ideally, you will at least one year’s experience in a similar role (fundraising, prospecting support) and a good knowledge of international public and private funding agencies;  

• You understand the issues involved in financing associations working internationally; 

• You are rigorous, have good analytical and synthesis skills, and are able to write in both French and English; 

• You have a genuine interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and SSE in general, and in Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa in particular; 

• Knowledge of the country and/or a local language is a plus.  

All our positions are open to people with disabilities.  

Salaire

Location: Belgrade (Serbia).  Partial remote work possible. 

Details :  

• VSI, full-time , 1-year contract, renewable 

• Compensation of €1,100 per month  

• Vacations, 2 days per month  
•  Payment of outward and return tickets between country of origin and place of assignment
• Health and repatriation insurance covered
• Visa/resident card fees covered

Start date: as soon as possible  

Comment postuler

To apply:    send CV and covering letter to Kelly ROBIN (developpement@pulse-group.org)quoting « Application VSI – Chargé.e de DEV BALKANS – NOM + Prénom ».  

Application deadline: Until January 15, 2025 Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.