TOR — Project Assistant

Position: Project Assistant

Location: Islamabad

Contract Duration: 6 months

Salary range: 100,000 – 120,000

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project coordination and implementation support for environmental, sustainability, and waste management–related projects
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities, milestones, and deliverables
• Maintain detailed logs of project activities using project management and tracking tools (e.g., Excel, MS Office 365, or other project management platforms)
• Support coordination of internal team meetings and external stakeholder meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions
• Conduct literature reviews and background research on environmental engineering, environmental sciences, sustainable development, circular economy, climate change, and waste management
• Support data collection, basic analysis, and documentation under the guidance of senior project staff
• Assist in planning and conducting field assessments, surveys, and site visits
• Coordinate with local stakeholders, consultants, and partners during field activities and assessments
• Document field observations and contribute to field assessment reports
• Assist in organizing workshops, trainings, consultations, policy dialogues, and other project events
• Prepare and manage invitation lists, send formal invitations, and follow up with participants
•  Support logistical arrangements for events, including registrations, materials, coordination, and documentation
• Maintain organized digital records and documentation of project files and correspondence
• Support preparation and dissemination of project-related communication and outreach materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in field coordination, municipal engagement, or community-level work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in field-based environments.