Project Assistant

Provides financial, administrative and logistical support to the Cambodia–Mekong Delta Aquifer project. The role coordinates travel, events and procurement, maintains project records and payment documentation, and helps ensure delivery complies with IUCN and donor procedures.

• Coordinate staff travel bookings, advances, local transport, accommodation and reimbursement
• Arrange venues, services, participant travel, materials, allowances and field visits for project events
• Support procurement of project supplies and equipment under IUCN procedures
• Maintain financial and administrative records, vouchers, invoices and receipts
• Review payment requests and prepare complete supporting documentation
• Provide administrative and logistical support for project workshops, forums and meetings

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance, administration, project support or office operations
• Basic understanding of procurement procedures, financial processes and project compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Working proficiency in spoken and written English

• Experience in an international organisation, NGO, development project or donor-funded project environment
• Experience supporting workshops, meetings, travel arrangements and general project administration

• Project Administration
• Travel Coordination
• Event Logistics
• Procurement Support
• Financial Administration
• Payment Processing
• Records Management
• Stakeholder Communication

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

• Fixed-term contract expected to start on 1 September 2026
• Reports to the Chief Technical Advisor for the Cambodia–Mekong Delta Aquifer project
• Applications close at midnight Swiss time