Guardian Board Member

Preiļu novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Raiņa bulvāris 24, Preiļi, Preiļu nov., Preiļu nov., Latvia

PREIĻU NOVADA PAŠVALDĪBA Reg. No. 90000065720 announces an open competition for the position of Guardian Board Member Requirements • A person who is a citizen or non-citizen of the Republic of Latvia. • A person who has reached the age of 30. • A person who has obtained at least an academic bachelor's degree or professional bachelor's degree and a level 5 professional qualification or other qualification corresponding to level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework as defined in the Latvian Education Classification in pedagogy, psychology, medicine, social work or legal science, education management or public administration, and who has at least three years of work experience in the relevant field of acquired education or in performing the duties of Guardian Board Chairman, Guardian Board Vice-Chairman, or Guardian Board Member. • Absence of obstacles specified in Article 11 of the Guardian Board Law to hold the position of Guardian Board Member. • A person who speaks the state language at the highest level, in accordance with the requirements of the State Language Law. • A person with an impeccable reputation. • Access to a valid eSignature, as authorization in municipal information systems is conducted electronically. Additional Requirements • Copies of documents confirming additional training in the acquisition of special knowledge in the scope and manner specified by Cabinet Regulation No. 984 of 05.12.2006. • Copies of documents confirming additional training acquired in the last five years relevant to the performance of job duties. Preference will be given to candidates who • Have completed the Guardian Board Chairman, Guardian Board Vice-Chairman, and Guardian Board Members training program and professional development training program in the amount of 24 hours within the last 5 years. • Have obtained second-level higher academic education in legal science or a professional master's degree corresponding to the field of legal science, or a professional master's degree in legal science and a level 5 professional qualification (lawyer) or other qualification corresponding to level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework as defined in the Latvian Education Classification in legal science; preference will be given to candidates with at least an academic master's degree or professional master's degree in legal science and a level 5 professional qualification, or other qualification corresponding to level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework as defined in the Latvian Education Classification in pedagogy, psychology, medicine, social work or legal science, education management or public administration, and who have at least five years of work experience in the relevant field of acquired education or in performing the duties of Guardian Board Member. Skills • Proficiency in working with information and communication technologies, including MS Office programs (Word, Excel), electronic mail. • Document preparation skills, knowledge of regulatory acts for implementing tasks specified for the position. • Good interpersonal and communication skills, high stress tolerance and sense of responsibility, strategic and analytical thinking, ability to make decisions. • Knowledge of any official language of the European Union. Duties • Participate in Guardian Board work, receive visitors, review submissions and complaints, including submissions and complaints about parental conduct, provide consultations. • Participate in the proper resolution of cases by familiarizing oneself with documents received at the Guardian Board, prepare and provide responses to persons involved in the case. • Participate in Guardian Board meetings, ensuring collegial decision-making, as well as taking actions to ensure the implementation of decisions. • Represent the Guardian Board in other institutions, including courts, prosecutor's offices, the State Child Rights Protection Inspectorate, law enforcement agencies and other institutions, provide opinions in accordance with the scope of authorization. • Participate in professional development. • Ensure the performance of tasks specified in the Guardian Board Law and the institution's regulations. • Conduct inspections of family living conditions, compile and sign inspection reports and meeting minutes. • Work with child family cases and/or cases of persons with limited legal capacity. • Prepare cases for court review, draft claims, applications for special procedures, appeals, and other documents. • Prepare draft decisions. • Enter information into the NPAIS system in accordance with regulatory requirements. • Perform notarial activities. • Perform other job duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and assignments from the Guardian Board Chairman. Documents to Submit • A motivated application letter. • A curriculum vitae. • Copies of documents confirming education. • If education was obtained abroad, a copy of a certificate confirming the academic degree or diploma in Latvia to which the education document corresponds. • If any of the submitted documents contains a different surname and/or first name, a copy of a document confirming the change of surname/first name must be submitted. • References and recommendation letters (if available). • Copies of other documents (certificates, certifications) that the candidate considers necessary (relevant). We Offer • Full-time employment for an indefinite period, with a 3-month probation period; the position has an official status. • Monthly salary EUR 1,200.00 (before tax withholding), profession code 3412 06. • Professional development opportunities. • Social guarantees specified in regulatory acts. • Work location: Raiņa bulvāris 24, Preiļi, Preiļu novads. Application Deadline and Procedure • The application must be submitted by September 8, 2026 (inclusive): • Electronically - signed with a secure electronic signature, sent to the email address [email protected] or using the e-address in the unified state and municipal portal www.latvija.lv, • In person - signed with a personal signature, submitted to Preiļu novada pašvaldība, Visitor Reception and Information Center, Raiņa bulvāris 19, Preiļi, Preiļu novads, during municipal office hours, • By mail - signed with a personal signature, addressed to Preiļu novada pašvaldība, Raiņa bulvāris 19, Preiļi, Preiļu novads, LV-5301 (postmark - September 8) Information • Adults who submit an application within the specified deadline with all necessary candidate selection documents and meet the competition candidate selection criteria may participate in the competition. • Contact phone: 29480130, email address: [email protected]. • The competition regulations can be reviewed on the website of Preiļu novada pašvaldība www.preili.lv, in the "Vacancies" section. Privacy Notice on Data Processing in the Candidate Selection Process In accordance with Articles 13(1) and (2) of the General Data Protection Regulation, we inform you: – the data controller is Preiļu novada pašvaldība, Raiņa bulvāris 19, Preiļi, Preiļu novads, LV-5301, phone: 65322766; email: [email protected]; – the purpose of processing personal data included in candidate applications is to carry out candidate selection; – the legal basis for personal data processing is the controller's legitimate interest; – recipients of personal data are the municipal administration and specialists involved in the personnel selection and evaluation process (candidate selection commission); – personal data will not be transferred to a third country or international organization; nor will automated decision-making, including profiling, be carried out; – after selection, candidate personal data will be retained until the end of the current year; The candidate, as a data subject, has the right to: request access to their personal data from the controller and to rectification or erasure of data, or restriction of processing with respect to the data subject, or the right to object to processing, as well as the right to data portability; lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority. By submitting application documents for the relevant vacancy, the candidate confirms that they have been informed about personal data processing in the candidate selection process.