Project Assistant for Solid Waste Management project
PLAN Foundation is hiring a Project Assistant for Solid Waste Management project in Sanand, Gujarat, covering 6–10 villages. The role involves MIS reporting, vendor coordination, documentation, and field support. Ideal for graduates with 1–3 years' experience and strong Excel skills. CTC: ₹25,000/month. Apply via email to Tasneem Khot.
9/26/20262 min read
Project Assistant Vacancy at PLAN Foundation: CSR Solid Waste Management Project in Sanand, Gujarat
About the Opportunity
PLAN Foundation (Participatory Learning & Action Network) is currently hiring a Project Assistant to support a CSR-funded Solid Waste Management initiative in Sanand, Gujarat. The role will cover field operations across 6–10 villages in and around the Sanand-Ahmedabad belt, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in grassroots development work, environmental sustainability, and community-based CSR programmes.
This position is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of experience in project administration, documentation, or operations who want to build a career in the development and CSR sector.
Job Overview
DetailInformationJob TitleProject Assistant – CSR Solid Waste Management ProjectOrganizationPLAN FoundationLocationSanand, Gujarat (Ahmedabad region), covering 6–10 villagesExperience Required1–3 yearsCompensation₹25,000 per monthQualificationGraduate or equivalent
Role Summary
The Project Assistant will play a central role in ensuring the smooth administration and implementation of a CSR-led Solid Waste Management project. The role blends field-level coordination with structured MIS and documentation responsibilities, making it a good fit for candidates who enjoy both ground-level engagement and desk-based reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Project Documentation & Audit Readiness – Maintaining accurate records to support internal reviews and external audits.
Excel-Based MIS & Reporting – Building and updating trackers, dashboards, and reports to monitor project progress.
Vendor Coordination – Liaising with vendors involved in solid waste collection and management, and following up on deliverables.
Finance & Invoice Documentation – Managing expense records and invoice paperwork in coordination with the finance team.
Administrative & Field Support – Providing operational assistance to the field team executing the waste management activities.
Stakeholder Coordination – Acting as a liaison between internal teams and external project stakeholders.
Who Should Apply
PLAN Foundation is looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
A graduate degree or equivalent qualification
1–3 years of relevant experience in project administration, documentation, finance coordination, or operations
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
Excellent coordination, documentation, and follow-up skills
Prior exposure to the CSR sector, development programmes, or solid waste management is a strong plus
Why This Role Matters
Solid waste management is one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing peri-urban and rural India today. CSR-funded initiatives like this one play a critical role in building sustainable waste collection systems at the village level, and a Project Assistant sits at the heart of making these programmes function efficiently — from vendor follow-ups to ensuring documentation stands up to scrutiny.
For early-career professionals, this is a chance to gain hands-on experience in CSR project execution, an increasingly in-demand skill set as more corporates expand their sustainability and social impact portfolios.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can send their updated CV to tasneem.khot@planfoundation.in, addressed to Tasneem Khot, HR contact at PLAN Foundation.
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