Paragon Europe is a leading innovative, international EU affairs, advisory and compliance company with offices in Malta and Brussels. Paragon Europe works with both private and public organisations, NGOs, universities, institutions and agencies offering various services related to European-funded programmes and projects across a multitude of sectors. Paragon Europe has also worked with over a thousand universities and higher educational and vocational institutions (HEIs) across the European Union, in placing nearly 20,000 students and tutors into our ever-growing network of 4,500 organisations.
We are currently looking for a Project Assistant Intern in our Malta office to assist the Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and/or attributes:

Education and Experience

Enrolled in a master’s programme or have achieved a university degree in an area of study related to European Affairs, Project Management, and/or Economics.

Advanced level of English, with good knowledge of other languages considered an asset (French, German, Spanish, and/or Italian). Knowledge of European direct funding programmes such as H2020 and Erasmus+ is advantageous.

Interest in project implementation and management.

Skills and Abilities

Very well organised, with attention to detail.
Pragmatic, with capacity to find solutions rapidly.
Capacity to take initiatives and responsibilities.
Capability to work in a team and under tight deadlines.
Exceptional writing, oral, research and analytical skills.
Interest in the following areas: environment, sustainable development, ICT-information and communication technologies, innovation and entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and tourism.

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. The position is to begin in mid-June for a desired period of at least 3-6 months.

Interested candidates should send an updated CV and motivation letter to careers@paragoneurope.eu under the subject headline Project Assistant Intern.