Head/Director of a Structural Unit in Government Administration

The State Chancellery is a direct state administration institution that ensures the functioning of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers. The State Chancellery promotes the development of efficient, accountable, and flexible state administration that serves the public good. We are looking for professional, responsible, and results-oriented colleagues. If you are ready for new challenges, we invite you to join the State Chancellery team! The State Chancellery announces a competition for the position of Head of the Department of Strategic Communication and Coordination, a state civil service official position for an indefinite period. Key Responsibilities: - Plan, develop, and implement government and State Chancellery communication policy; - Lead the development of strategic communication in state administration; - Strengthen the resilience of state communications and crisis preparedness; - Manage and develop the Department of Strategic Communication and Coordination. Position Requirements and Necessary Competencies: - Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; - Applicants are not subject to the restrictions set out in the third part of Article 9 of the Law "On State Secrets"; - Higher academic education or second-level higher professional education in communication, public relations, political science, or related fields (Master's degree preferred); - At least five years of professional experience in communication or a related field; - At least three years of work experience in a leadership position; - Experience in crisis communication management (please provide specific examples in your application); - Experience working in state administration; - Knowledge of information environment, internet platform, and social media monitoring; - Understanding of state administration, political, economic, and social processes; - Ability to make decisions in complex situations, take responsibility, and achieve results; - Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills; - Excellent knowledge of Latvian and English at least at C1 level in accordance with the European Framework of Reference for Languages: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/lv/resources/european-language-levels-cefr We Offer: - Responsible work in a leading state administration institution, with the opportunity to initiate and implement changes in state administration processes; - A professional, responsive, and friendly team of colleagues; - Professional development and growth opportunities; - A monthly salary from EUR 3,622 to EUR 4,187 before tax deduction; - Allowances in accordance with the regulations in state administration; - Social guarantees (benefits, compensation, and health insurance); - A workplace in a historic building in the center of Riga. Application Documents: Please send or submit your motivated application (please describe your professional experience and experience in crisis communication management in your application), CV, and a copy of your diploma confirming higher education to the State Chancellery by September 3, 2026, at: State Chancellery, Brīvības Boulevard 36, Riga LV-1520, e-mail: [email protected], phone for inquiries: 67082844. In accordance with Article 25, paragraph 1, of the Law on Processing of Personal Data, the State Chancellery informs that: - The personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; - Your personal data controller within the framework of this selection competition is the State Chancellery, contact information: Brīvības Boulevard 36, Riga LV-1520. For information about personal data processing at the State Chancellery, please visit the State Chancellery website at https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/privatuma-politika *English language is necessary to represent the state in an international environment.

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