Jēkabpils novada Attīstības pārvalde (registration number 40900038701) invites applications for a Business Development Support Specialist position
Position Objective: To ensure investment attraction and business development, and to implement measures promoting return migration in Jēkabpils novad
Main Responsibilities:
1. Promote the development of a favorable business environment in Jēkabpils novad by collaborating with local entrepreneurs, business support institutions, and state and municipal authorities.
2. Provide advisory support for starting businesses in Jēkabpils novad, informing about financing options and available support in the sector.
3. Organize events and activities aimed at strengthening enterprise competitiveness, growth, and innovation capacity, and facilitate knowledge and experience sharing among entrepreneurs.
4. Coordinate the development, implementation, and management of municipal business support instruments and entrepreneur initiatives, and administer municipal grant competitions for entrepreneurs.
5. Prepare investment proposals for properties located in the municipality's territory.
6. Participate in addressing issues related to regional development planning, investment attraction, and project implementation, among other tasks.
Requirements for Candidates:
1. Higher education in social sciences.
2. Ability to work with regulatory acts and projects co-financed by European Union or local and foreign financial instruments, and knowledge of the business environment in Latvia.
Professional Skills:
1. Strong English language skills (required for communication with foreign investors and implementation of project activities).
2. Strong communication, organizational, and event management skills.
3. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to publicly present investment projects.
4. Experience working with computers (MS Office programs) and web browsers.
5. Category B driver's license.
We Offer:
1. Stable, responsible, and interesting work.
2. Opportunity to develop professional experience.
3. Professional and supportive colleagues.
4. Social guarantees and stable salary up to 1585 EUR.
Application Requirements:
1. Motivational cover letter and CV (curriculum vitae);
2. Copies of documents certifying higher education, as well as a copy of a certificate indicating the academic degree or diploma in Latvia that corresponds to an education document obtained abroad;
Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2026 to Jēkabpils novada Attīstības pārvalde, Rīgas ielā 150A, Jēkabpilī, Jēkabpils novad, or sent electronically, signed with an advanced electronic signature, to: [email protected]
Phone for inquiries: 26163049, 22329646
Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation, Jēkabpils novada municipality informs that personal data provided in your application will be processed in accordance with Jēkabpils novada municipality's privacy policy.