Data Protection Specialist

Latvijas Nacionālais arhīvs

LATVIJA, Šķūņu iela 11, Rīga, Rīga, Latvia

Latvijas Nacionālais arhīvs (registration No. 90009476367) invites applications for Senior Specialist in Personal Data Processing (permanent position) Administrative Department The Administrative Department of Latvijas Nacionālais arhīvs (hereinafter – LNA) develops, implements, coordinates and controls document management, legal, personal data processing, administrative and technical processes at LNA, ensuring the legality of LNA operations. We invite a colleague with experience and competence, as well as a desire to advance knowledge and skills in personal data processing, document management system administration and records management to join our team. Work location – Šķūņu iela 11, Rīga. We will entrust you with: planning, coordinating and organizing work on personal data processing matters, conducting security risk identification and analysis developing proposals for measures to reduce personal data processing risks, developing and approving internal legal acts and other documents organizing and planning document management processes and development at LNA, developing, approving and implementing LNA organizational and records management documents (including document classification schemes), organizing and controlling LNA records management counseling LNA employees on personal data processing matters ensuring administration of the document management system "Namejs", performing entry and updates of LNA document classification schemes in the DMS "Namejs" and the State Unified Archive Information System (VVAIS) It is important to us that you have: at least a first-level professional higher education supplemented with specialized training corresponding to the position's competencies in personal data processing, document management system operations and records management; at least 1 year of work experience in the last 3 years in personal data processing and protection matters, with knowledge and experience in addressing and evaluating them; preferred at least 1 year of experience in document or records management; experience in document development and management processes in state administration will be considered an advantage; preferred experience in information systems administration; digital skills at the experienced user level in MS Office 365, as well as in the document management system "Namejs" (will be considered an advantage) or other equivalent information systems; knowledge of decision-making processes, document and records management, document management system operations, management and administration; state language proficiency at C1 level; foreign language (English) knowledge at the level necessary for communication with partners and clients; well-developed competencies: collaboration skills, high ethical values, accuracy, ability to independently plan and organize your work, knowledge of professional and general ethics principles, including business etiquette, ability to simultaneously work with large volumes of different types of complex information and set priorities. We offer: an interesting, challenging and responsible position in a state institution with the opportunity to actively participate in improving personal data processing and records management processes; opportunity to advance your professional competence and growth opportunities; professional support and cooperation with a responsive, competent team of colleagues; monthly salary from €1920 to €2040 before taxes, depending on education and professional experience, as well as social benefits in accordance with state administration provisions. Please send your CV and cover letter with the indication "Senior Specialist in Personal Data Processing, Administrative Department" by October 2, 2026 to e-mail: [email protected] Inquiries by phone: 28811691. More information about Latvijas Nacionālais arhīvs can be found at www.arhivi.gov.lv. Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation, Latvijas Nacionālais arhīvs informs that personal data specified in application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this recruitment competition, and the data controller is Latvijas Nacionālais arhīvs. Additional information on personal data processing can be obtained at Latvijas Nacionālais arhīvs website https://www.arhivi.gov.lv/lv/personas-datu-apstrade-latvijas-nacionalaja-arhiva