Ministry of Defence
NR.90000022632
Be at the forefront of defence innovation: shape the security of tomorrow today.
State defence requires bold ideas, strategic vision, and continuous innovation in a world where military and dual-use technologies evolve at the speed of light.
We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional ready to join the Ministry of Defence's Innovation and Research Policy Department team.
What will you do?
Independently coordinate international formats (Permanent Structured Cooperation in security and defence (PESCO) and European Defence Agency) research and development (R&D) and innovation and technology matters.
Plan and implement the participation policy of defence industry and research institutions in EU support programmes.
Formulate defence sector interests and objectives for participation in the European Defence Agency on research, technology and innovation matters, and represent the sector.
Coordinate Latvia's participation in European Defence Fund projects and participate in the development of new EU industry programmes.
Analyse and assess the impact of new technologies such as robotics, remotely piloted and autonomous systems on the defence sector and coordinate related projects in the defence sector.
We are looking for you if you have:
Research and project management skills: the ability to analyse data, draw conclusions and bring ideas to real results.
Communication skills: excellent skills to collaborate with local and international experts, including in English.
Very good English language skills (knowledge will be tested), as duties include representing the ministry and providing opinions in various international forums, preparing materials and documents in English.
Academic or second-level professional higher education.
Experience in scientific work in the private sector or international environment.
Understanding of how different types of innovation are created.
Interest and knowledge in the field of state defence.
Compliance with the requirements of paragraph 9 of the Law "On State Secrets" and paragraph 7 of the State Civil Service Law.
Basic digital skills.
We will additionally appreciate if you have/possess:
Passion for new technologies and interest in their application in the defence sector;
Innovative thinking and the ability to see opportunities where others see obstacles, and the ability to think outside the box.
To perform the duties of the position, it is necessary to independently use a national electronic identification solution, i.e. eSignature eID.
The employee holding this position is subject to paragraph 23 of the first part of article 17 of the Law "On Emergency and Exceptional Situations".
We offer:
work that is meaningful and has an impact on the defence sector;
an environment where you will be heard and supported in implementing ideas;
the opportunity to work in a team of knowledgeable professionals;
the opportunity to work with European Union and NATO innovation support programmes;
access to unique training, conferences and further education;
stable salary from EUR 2095 to EUR 2549 per month (before tax payment), additional leave after the first year of work, leave allowance and health insurance policy.
Documents to be submitted by the competition applicant:
competition applicant survey form (available at https://www.mod.gov.lv/lv/vakances);
signed curriculum vitae in Latvian;
cover letter;
copy of a document confirming higher education (for applicants who have received education abroad, we request you to attach a certificate from the Academic Information Centre on its academic recognition in Latvia).
The mentioned documents must be submitted or sent to the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Defence at Kr.Valdemāra Street 10/12, Riga, LV–1473 or sent to the email address of the Ministry of Defence [email protected] by 11 August.
Inquiries tel. 67335200
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NR.90000022632
Be at the forefront of defence innovation: shape the security of tomorrow today.
State defence requires bold ideas, strategic vision, and continuous innovation in a world where military and dual-use technologies evolve at the speed of light.
We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional ready to join the Ministry of Defence's Innovation and Research Policy Department team.
What will you do?
Independently coordinate international formats (Permanent Structured Cooperation in security and defence (PESCO) and European Defence Agency) research and…