Expert

State Defense Military Objects and Procurement Center (registration number 90009225180) announces a competition for a civil service position Construction Department Construction Implementation Division Lead Expert in NATO Construction vacancy for an indefinite period (Riga) We offer: the opportunity to make a significant contribution to strengthening Latvia's defense capabilities – infrastructure development; interesting, responsible and dynamic work in a professional team in Latvia and internationally; a workplace where your professional knowledge, abilities and contribution will be valued; the opportunity to continuously improve your professional qualifications; good working conditions, qualified and supportive colleagues; workplace in Āgenskalns - Riga, Ernestīnes Street 34; new employee training upon commencement; flexible working hours, social guarantees, health insurance policy after the probation period; stable remuneration (before tax payment) – 2381 euro (during probation), 2645 euro (after probation period ends). We expect: compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the Civil Service Law; compliance with the requirements of Article 9 of the Law "On State Secrets"; higher technical education in the field of construction (engineering sciences); professional experience in managing large-scale construction projects or organizing and managing design and construction work, longer than three years; good knowledge of construction regulations; ability to evaluate facts, predict and assess risks, propose problem solutions; ability to set priorities, independently organize, plan your work, as well as ability to work in a team; good communication and interpersonal skills; English language skills at least at B2 level, including knowledge of industry terminology (one of the working languages – English); ability to work with MS Office applications and web browsers at user level; category B driver's license; eID card for performing job duties; desired experience working with foreign institutions, international organizations, projects financed by international financial instruments; desired construction practice certificate in one of the construction fields; desired experience in public procurement in fields corresponding to the industry; desired experience in public administration. Main job responsibilities: coordinate or manage infrastructure projects within NATO, NATO allied forces and nationally defined procedures; align project technical requirements and solutions, consult involved specialists and project managers on engineering solutions in complex military objects; propose engineering and economically justified recommendations for preferred building structures, engineering networks, layouts and other solutions; participate in inspection of buildings, structures and engineering communications, preparing relevant technical conclusions and inspection reports, within your competence; develop or prepare and format documents according to requirements established in regulations; carry out project supervision to achieve stated objectives; plan necessary measures to ensure the quality of construction projects and works within the project within specified deadlines, manage specific projects; participate in preparation of NATO technical project report documentation within your competence (Type B Cost Estimate, etc.); organize and/or participate in project-related meetings, commissions, seminars, conferences and working groups within your competence, including in NATO countries. Application documents - cover letter, CV and copies of documents confirming education by September 15, 2026 (inclusive) with indication of the vacant position should be sent to the State Defense Military Objects and Procurement Center at Ernestīnes Street 34, Riga, LV 1083 or electronically to: [email protected] Phone for inquiries: 28756046. For applicants who obtained their education abroad, please attach a document on its academic recognition in Latvia. Only applications from applicants who have submitted all documents specified in the announcement will be reviewed. Applicants invited for interviews will be contacted within two weeks after the application deadline. Please note that we will inform only applicants invited for interviews about the competition results. Pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation), the State Defense Military Objects and Procurement Center informs that: 1. Personal data specified in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; 2. the aforementioned controller of your personal data is the State Defense Military Objects and Procurement Center, contact information: Ernestīnes Street 34, Riga, LV-1083. Additional information mentioned in Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation you can obtain on the State Defense Military Objects and Procurement Center website https://www.vamoic.gov.lv/lv/personu-datu-apstrade

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