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This role is responsible for ensuring work is allocated efficiently, deadlines are monitored, and project workflows run smoothly.\nResponsibilities\nWhat you’ll do everyday\nProject Coordination\nAssist with scheduling and allocating work across agency departments.\nMonitor workflow, project timelines, and delivery deadlines.\nUpdate project management and traffic management systems.\nEnsure briefs, assets, and project information are shared with relevant teams.\nResource Management\nSupport the Traffic Manager with managing team capacity and workloads.\nTrack resource availability and flag potential scheduling conflicts.\nHelp maintain accurate project status reports and workload trackers.\nCommunication\nLiaise with account management, creative, production, strategy, and digital teams regarding project progress.\nFollow up on outstanding deliverables and impending deadlines.\nEscalate delays, risks, and bottlenecks to the Traffic Manager.\nAdministrative Support\nMaintain project schedules, trackers, and documentation.\nAssist with preparing weekly workload and status reports.\nEnsure project records are accurate and up to date.\nQualifications\nRelevant qualification or studying towards a degree/diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Project Management, Advertising, or a related field.\nStrong organizational and administrative skills.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.\nEagerness to learn about agency operations, resource management, and project workflows.\nCOMPETENCIES\nPlanning and prioritization\nTime management\nProblem-solving\nCollaboration and teamwork\nAdaptability\nAttention to detail\nAccountability\nWHAT YOU’LL GAIN\nExposure to agency operations and project management processes.\nHands-on experience working with multidisciplinary teams.\nUnderstanding of resource planning and workflow management.\nMentorship and development within a dynamic agency environment.\nWORKING KNOWLEDGE OF\nMicrosoft Office Suite \nAdditional Information\nPublicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. 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