Project Assistant

About the role

Paramount Matter Holdings is launching its gold exploration project in Mauritania and is looking for a Project Assistant to support the Project Manager on‑site. Based in Nouakchott and the project location, you will help ensure smooth daily operations and act as a bridge between the local team, suppliers and international partners.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Project Manager, including travel arrangements, permits and day‑to‑day purchases.
• Interpret and translate basic communications between Chinese, French and Arabic during meetings and errands.
• Liaise with local administrations, suppliers and partners to facilitate project activities.
• Handle file tracking, prepare simple progress reports and perform ad‑hoc tasks assigned by the Project Manager and Country Director.

Required profile

• Mauritanian national with good knowledge of local administration and business practices.
• Conversational Chinese (mandatory), fluent French; knowledge of Hassaniya Arabic is an advantage.
• Driving licence preferred.

Required skills