Senior Expert

Latvijas Republikas Viedās administrācijas un reģionālās attīstības ministrija

LATVIJA, Peldu iela 25, Rīga, Rīga, Latvia

MINISTRY OF SMART ADMINISTRATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT announces a competition for the position of SENIOR EXPERT in the Development Instruments Department National and Foreign Support Instruments Division (state civil service position for a fixed term) ABOUT US The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development is the leading state administration institution responsible for regional development planning and coordination, municipal development and supervision, territorial development planning and land management, implementation of the single window principle in state and municipal service delivery, as well as e-governance, digital transformation in public administration, and nature protection. Our values - rule of law, professionalism, creativity and innovation, collaboration and flexibility, purposefulness and motivation, loyalty and belonging. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES You will be responsible for: Preparation of the European Economic Area Financial Instrument 2021-2028 program, including preparation of the restricted selection competition application evaluation procedure; Implementation of the European Economic Area Financial Instrument 2021-2028 program, including participation in the evaluation of restricted selection competition applications; Monitoring of the European Economic Area Financial Instrument 2021-2028 program, including organization of meetings with donor country partners and preparation of information on the program implementation status. WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE Higher education in economics, finance, business management, management science, law, or another field relevant to the position, supplemented with professional knowledge necessary for the role; Knowledge and experience in managing national and European Union structural funds or other foreign financial instrument programs or projects; Interest and knowledge in regional development, civil protection, or state aid regulation issues, as well as understanding of policy documents and regulatory acts in these fields; Understanding of the state administration system and preferably work experience in public administration and in developing policy planning documents or regulatory acts; Ability to work both in a team and independently, conceptual thinking, good communication skills, results-oriented approach, and professional ethics; Very good English language skills (job duties include working with documents and communication in English); Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. WE OFFER A creative, diverse, and dynamic work environment with responsive colleagues; Opportunity to grow professionally and enhance your knowledge; Monthly salary of 2250 EUR before taxes; Health insurance, additional leave, and other motivation measures based on work results; Work location in central Riga. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Send a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae describing your background and work experience in Latvian to the email: [email protected] with the reference "Application for the competition for the Senior Expert position at AID NAAIN". Phone for inquiries 67026902. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION By applying for a vacant state civil service position, the applicant confirms compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. Based on Part 1.1 of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law, a person who has reached the statutory retirement age may also apply for the position, as the position is filled for a fixed term. Please note that we will contact applicants who are selected for the second round of the competition. Personal data will be processed to ensure the selection procedure (in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation). Data controller - Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development, registration number 90000028508, Peldu Street 25, Riga, LV-1494. Additional information: https://www.varam.gov.lv/lv/personas-datu-apstrade Position term: until December 31, 2031.