Senior Project Assistant

Role Description The Senior Project Assistant is a part-time, hybrid role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the flexibility to perform some work from home. This role supports editorial and media projects by coordinating schedules, tracking deliverables, and maintaining project documentation for ongoing farm stories, videos, and industry features. Daily tasks may include communicating with mushroom farms and partners, organizing interviews and farm tours, preparing briefs and summaries, and helping manage content workflows across digital platforms. The Senior Project Assistant will also assist with basic research, data collection, and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency in published materials. Collaboration with the editor and contributors is expected to align timelines, resolve logistical issues, and keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or assistant roles, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-up on tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Solid research and analytical skills to support content development and industry insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment, with proficiency in online collaboration tools (e.g., email, shared documents, project management software).
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Interest in agriculture, food systems, or the mushroom industry is beneficial but not required.
• Relevant education in communications, media, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.