PARAGON EUROPE: DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT INTERN

Paragon is an innovative advisory, research and management company with head offices in Malta and Brussels. From its inception, Paragon Europe has striven to realise excellence by competing with cutting edge peers in the ultra-competitive market of EU funding. In fact, with over twelve years of operational experience, our multilingual, multicultural and multidisciplinary team has developed the right expertise to carry out project activities to the highest standards. Paragon coordinates in Malta Climate-KIC, the Water Cluster, the Digital Cluster and MEDENER. 

Paragon Europe is looking for a Directors’ Assistant  Intern to join its EU Office in Brussels starting from April 1st ideally for 5 or 6 months. 

Main responsibilities 

To develop and implement directors’ agendas/goals for the company and the office departments;  

To coordinate and supervise daily logistic and administrative operations;  

To monitor attainment of objectives;  

To undertake staffing responsibilities (training, evaluating new CVs, etc.);  

To maintain scheduling of events and representing the company when needed;  

To welcome guests;  

To network activities with suppliers and customers;  

To create reports regarding projects, events, conferences and office activities;  

To fulfill duties as assigned by the directors;  

To ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.  

The successful candidate will have: 

Bachelor degree; 

Good knowledge of English (B2-intermediate level), knowledge of other languages (French, German, Spanish and/or Italian) is an asset; 

Strong organisational skills, with good time management and attention to detail; 

Strong analytical, conceptual and managing skills;  

Teamworking attitude in a multinational environment; 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral);  

Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products; 

Permit to study and reside in Belgium.  

Note that this is an unpaid internship and it is highly recommended to have a mobility grant agreement from a sending organisation such as University, Region or Chamber of Commerce. 

Interested candidates can send motivation letter and an updated CV to Ms Carmen Garilleti, EU Office Assistant, at brussels@paragoneurope.eu, indicating as object of the e-mail “Directors’ Assistant  Intern”. 

Paragon Europe is an equal opportunities employer. Please visit www.paragoneurope.eu to learn more about our business in Brussels, Malta and elsewhere in Europe.