Project Assistant / Research Assistant

Project Assistant / Research AssistantRole Description
Provide administrative, operational, and research support to ensure projects and research activities are completed efficiently and according to established objectives.
Assist in project planning, scheduling, coordination, and implementation to ensure tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
Conduct literature reviews, gather information, collect data, and perform preliminary research to support project development and analysis.
Organize, verify, and maintain research data, project documents, records, and relevant reference materials.
Assist in preparing research reports, project proposals, presentations, summaries, and other documentation.
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record meeting minutes, and follow up on project action items.
Communicate with project members, researchers, stakeholders, and relevant departments to ensure smooth information sharing and collaboration.
Support surveys, interviews, questionnaires, fieldwork, and other data collection activities when required.
Monitor project progress, update schedules, track deliverables, and report potential issues to the project manager or research team.
Ensure research activities and project documentation comply with established procedures, ethical guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.
Assist with data entry, basic data analysis, and the preparation of charts, tables, and supporting materials.
Perform other project-related and research duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.
Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Research, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
Strong research, information-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with research methodologies, data collection techniques, and data analysis tools is an advantage.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage information systematically.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, project teams, and stakeholders.
Able to work independently, follow instructions, and adapt to changing project requirements.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to research accuracy and project quality.

Work arrangement
Yes