Valkas novada bāriņtiesa (reg. No. 40900027816) invites applications for the position of Chair of the Guardianship Board (profession code 1344 05) through a competitive selection process. Work location: Semināra iela 9, Valka, Valkas novads. Key Responsibilities: ensure the guardianship board operates in compliance with the laws of the Republic of Latvia and the board's regulations; represent the guardianship board before administrative and judicial institutions, as well as in relations with natural and legal persons; process resident complaints, submissions, and suggestions, and ensure responses are prepared; provide consultations to residents on matters within the board's competence; prepare and conduct guardianship board meetings; participate in inspections of minors' living conditions and in preparing and resolving related matters; perform other duties specified in Cabinet of Ministers regulations, municipal council decisions, and the board's regulations. Requirements for Candidates: Citizen or non-citizen of the Republic of Latvia; at least 30 years of age; professional master's degree in law or professional master's degree in law and fifth-level professional qualification (lawyer), or other qualifications in law corresponding to level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework as defined in Latvia's education classification; at least five years of work experience in the relevant field of obtained education or in performing the duties of Chair, Vice-Chair, or member of a guardianship board; proficiency in the state language at the highest level; irreproachable reputation; no restrictions as specified in Article 11 of the Guardianship Board Law apply to the candidate; desirable: completion of the training program for Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and members of guardianship boards as specified in Cabinet of Ministers regulations; high sense of responsibility, strong organizational skills, excellent computer skills; strong communication, emotional resilience, and cooperation skills; Category B driver's license. We Offer: responsible work in a dynamic work environment; stable salary – 1670.00 EUR (gross) per month; paid additional leave. Required Documents: professional CV; motivation letter; copies of education documents; certification that the candidate is not subject to restrictions specified in the Guardianship Board Law for holding the position (Competition Regulations Appendix 1) Download: Competition Regulations for the Selection of Candidates for the Position of Chair of Valkas novada Guardianship Board Required documents marked "Bāriņtiesas priekšsēdētājs" may be submitted to the Personnel Department of Valkas novads Municipality at Semināra iela 29, Valka, or sent electronically, signed with a secure electronic signature, to [email protected]. For more information, call 26319816. Valkas novads Municipality informs that personal data provided in application documents will be processed to conduct the personnel selection process. The data controller is Valkas novads Municipality, contact information: Beverīnas iela 3, Valka, LV-4701, phone 64722238, e-mail: [email protected] Additional information about personal data processing is available at: https://www.valka.lv/lv/privatuma-politika
- City
- Valkas nov.
- Address
- LATVIJA, Semināra iela 9, Valka, Valkas nov.
- GPS
- 55.8802838, 26.5602004
- Published
- 17. 8. 2026
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