Position Title:  Regional Campaign, Content & Governance Coordinator

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’re transforming our business and building a smoke-free future. As we continue to reshape our industry, we’re looking for ambitious graduates who are ready to learn, grow and make an impact from day one.

The Regional Campaign, Content & Governance Coordinator is a 12-month trainee opportunity designed to provide practical experience within our West and Central Africa Marketing team. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain exposure to regional campaign execution, content governance, project coordination and stakeholder management while building valuable skills for your future career.

If you’re eager to kick-start your professional journey in a fast-paced international environment, this opportunity is for you.

Programme Details

• Position: Regional Campaign, Content & Governance Coordinator
• Programme Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Dakar, Senegal
• Start Date: Immediate
• Monthly Stipend: Provided
• Relocation Assistance: Not available

What You’ll Do

As part of the regional marketing team, you’ll support the successful execution of campaigns while ensuring strong governance and compliance across multiple markets.

Deployment Review Group (DRG) Coordination

• Prepare submission documentation and pre-read materials for marketing approvals
• Coordinate approval timelines across multiple collaborators
• Follow up with Legal, Corporate Affairs, Commercial and other business functions
• Track approvals, risks and critical issue points
• Maintain approval records to support audit readiness
• Update regional approval dashboards and reporting

Campaign & Content Coordination

• Support the rollout of regional marketing campaigns
• Consolidate market briefs before agency engagement
• Coordinate the development of campaign assets, including key visuals, POS materials, digital assets and pack visuals
• Manage translations and local market adaptations
• Ensure all creative outputs align with approved campaign guidelines and playbooks

Content Governance & Asset Management

• Maintain campaign playbooks and supporting documentation
• Manage the regional asset library
• Ensure markets and agencies use the latest approved assets
• Support version control and content governance processes

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Support

• Gain exposure to Product Lifecycle Management systems
• Retrieve and validate product and packaging information
• Support accurate documentation for approval submissions

Regional Project & Budget Coordination

• Track regional initiatives and project achievements
• Consolidate documentation and inputs from multiple markets
• Maintain project trackers and follow-up actions
• Support regional budget and governance reporting

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on regional marketing initiatives
• Exposure to multiple markets across West and Central Africa
• Collaboration with experienced cross-functional teams
• Mentorship and coaching from industry professionals
• Practical experience in campaign execution, governance and project coordination
• A good foundation for a future career in Marketing, Communications or Brand Management

Role Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field (non-negotiable)
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Strong organising skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and collaborator management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
• Available to start immediately

Whether you’re a recent graduate or have gained some early professional exposure, this programme offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, expand your experience and begin your career with one of the world’s leading international organisations.

PMI welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, religion or belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

We encourage applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups and have equivalent experience in PMI or a related field. Employment Equity laws and principles will be considered during the candidate selection process to promote diversity and the exchange of ideas.