Project Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, agroforestry, environmental science, geography, agriculture, international development, or a related field.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize scholarly literature.
• Careful attention to accuracy, citations, and detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or relevant research experience.
• Knowledge of agroforestry, drylands, land-use systems, or international development.
• Experience with Zotero or comparable reference-management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted literature searches and prepare concise research summaries.
• Organize and maintain references and PDFs using Zotero.
• Compile information for dryland agroforestry case studies from scholarly and credible institutional sources.
• Verify citations, factual claims, and bibliographic information.
• Develop tables, figures, timelines, maps, and other research materials.
• Organize interview notes, datasets, photographs, and case-study documentation.
• Assist with comparative analysis across case-study regions.
• Support preparation and editing of manuscripts, book chapters, presentations, reports, and proposals.
• Communicate with collaborators and help coordinate interviews and project activities.
• Maintain clear records of sources, completed work, and outstanding tasks.
• Use AI-assisted research tools appropriately and transparently, with all outputs checked against original sources.