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Nikola Brborić

Belgrade

Summary

Advocacy and communication professional with more than 15 years of experience in developing and leading national awareness campaigns, media relations and educational programs for diverse audiences. Proven expertise in strategic communication, digital platforms and stakeholder engagement, with strong skills in training, facilitation and behavioural change communication. Successfully led high-profile campaigns such as Pažljivko and #MladostNeLudost, contributed to national youth policy development and managed NGO-driven peer-to-peer education initiatives. Experienced with specialised task execution and strategic implementation. Utilise effective problem-solving techniques to enhance operational processes. Track record of fostering team collaboration and ensuring project success. Skilled Communication Specialist focused on maximizing public awareness and behavioral change success through effective use of strategic communication, campaign management, and content development abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experienced Advocacy & Communication Specialist focused on maximizing social impact and outreach success through effective use of media relations, digital communication, and community engagement abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and partnership-building skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Expert / Communication and Campaigns Specialist

Agency for Road Traffic Safety
01.2010 - Current
  • Led the design, planning, and execution of nationwide communication and advocacy campaigns on traffic safety and youth awareness.
  • Authored and produced a wide range of communication materials, including newsletters, brochures, children’s books, coloring books and educational videos.
  • Developed scripts and collaborated on production of TV spots, animated films and social media content.
  • Managed official digital channels (Facebook, Twitter), ensuring strong online presence and engagement.
  • Frequently served as team leader for campaign and advocacy activities, coordinating stakeholders, agencies and volunteers.
  • Conducted professional training and workshops for driving instructors and facilitated rehabilitation programs for drivers whose licenses were revoked, applying behavioral change communication techniques.
  • Delivered public presentations, lectures, and awareness-raising events, both online and offline.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Designed and implemented the award-winning Pažljivko campaign (child safety education) which enhanced children’s knowledge on traffic safety by reaching 500,000+ children and providing experiential learning opportunities for 50,000+ through interactive content.
  • Coordinated the national youth road safety campaign #MladostNeLudost, which achieved high visibility with 73% of the target audience reporting awareness through digital channels and social media. More than 53% of surveyed participants recognized such campaigns as important tools for behavioral change, while 16% reported adjusting unsafe attitudes and practices as a direct result of the campaign.

Damage Assessment Officer

Generali Insurance
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Conducted technical and expert assessments of material damage.
  • Delivered training for new and existing colleagues within the claims department.
  • Supported implementation of new software solutions to improve claims handling processes.
  • Maintained strong client service and communication throughout claims resolution.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Traffic Engineering

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport And Traffic Engineering
Belgrade
10.2005

Skills

  • Strategic communication & advocacy
  • Campaign planning & execution
  • Digital communication (social media, online platforms)
  • Content development (print, digital, video)
  • Training & facilitation
  • Stakeholder & media relations
  • Project and budget management
  • Policy development & youth engagement

Certification

OECD course for trainers

Languages

Serbian – Native
English – Fluent

Timeline

Senior Expert / Communication and Campaigns Specialist

Agency for Road Traffic Safety
01.2010 - Current

Damage Assessment Officer

Generali Insurance
01.2007 - 01.2010

Bachelor’s Degree - Traffic Engineering

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport And Traffic Engineering

Additional Projects & Contributions

  • National Youth Strategy (2015): Member of the working group preparing Serbia’s National Strategy for Youth, contributing to policy analysis and recommendations.
  • NGO “Prava stvar” (2016): Co-designed and delivered a peer-to-peer education program, training elementary school children to educate peers on safety and responsible behavior.