Jobs in Turkey – Project Assistant, Zumra, Istanbul

Job Description

For candidates searching jobs in Turkey, Zumra — an independent non-profit NGO facilitating infrastructure development, food programs and emergency relief — is hiring a Project Assistant at its headquarters in Ümraniye, Istanbul. The published monthly salary range is ₺40,000–₺70,000, with the posting published on 2 October 2026.

What You'll Do:
- Assist the Project Manager in planning, implementing and monitoring infrastructure, superstructure and housing projects
- Conduct international field visits to inspect project progress
- Manage correspondence with international stakeholders in English and Arabic
- Support progress payments, budgeting, quantity surveying and technical reporting

Responsibilities

- Assist the Project Manager in planning, implementing and monitoring infrastructure, superstructure and housing projects
- Conduct international field visits to inspect project progress
- Manage correspondence with international stakeholders in English and Arabic
- Support progress payments, budgeting, quantity surveying and technical reporting

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Fluency in English and Arabic (verbal and written, mandatory)
- No restrictions on international travel
- Proficiency in MS Office and basic engineering software (e.g. AutoCAD)
- Prior humanitarian-aid experience is a plus