Project Assistant

Z.M.K. & Co. invites applications for the position of Project Assistant for UNDP Pakistan’s “Rights-Based Community Stabilization Project” in District Khyber.

Background

UNDP Pakistan’s Decentralization, Human Rights & Local Governance (DHL) Project implements the Rights-Based Community Stabilization Project to support sustainable community-based disengagement and reintegration of vulnerable youth. The project strengthens community resilience through psychosocial support, skills development, awareness-raising, and engagement with local leaders, academia, and civil society.

Purpose

To provide administrative, documentation, and logistical support for field missions, trainings, coordination activities, and day-to-day project operations.

Job Description (Key Responsibilities)

• Support logistical arrangements for missions, trainings, events, and field visits.

• Maintain organized project files, correspondence, action trackers, and documentation.

• Assist in procurement processes and administrative requests as per donor guidelines.

• Coordinate with field teams, government line departments, and implementation partners.

• Compile data and assist in drafting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

• Support community-level events, awareness sessions, consultations, and engagement activities.

• Provide inventory management and ensure availability of office supplies and equipment.

• Facilitate communication between PMU, community teams, and other stakeholders.

• Assist in preparing payment requests, expense claims, and verifying supporting documents.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Business, Management, Development Studies, Statistics, or related discipline
  (OR) Bachelor’s degree with 1 additional year of relevant experience.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in project support, community stabilization, or development projects.

• Experience in programme coordination, reporting, and documentation.

• Experience working with government or multilateral organizations.

• Previous work experience in the merged areas is an asset.

• Knowledge of gender-sensitive and inclusive programming.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication (English, Urdu, Pashto).

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to inclusion.

Language Requirements

• English

• Urdu

• Pashto