Senior Expert

Zemkopības ministrija

LATVIJA, Republikas laukums 2, Rīga, Rīga, Lotyšsko

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (registration No. 90000064161) announces an open competition for a vacant civil servant position for a fixed term: Senior Expert, European Union Funds Financial Management Division, Budget and Finance Department (Professional Classifier Code 2422 09) If you have a strong sense of responsibility, a desire to learn and acquire new knowledge, the ability to plan your work and set priorities, apply and become part of the Ministry of Agriculture team. Your main job duties will be: - Ensure the performance of specific functions of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund Managing Authority as set out in European Union and national regulatory acts - review quarterly expenditures and annual reports of the Rural Support Service; - Provide support in the preparation of projects financed by European Union policy implementation instruments and other foreign financial assistance at the Ministry of Agriculture; - Coordinate project administrative implementation and ensure preparation of necessary reports. Requirements for candidates: - Must meet the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; - Higher education (preferably in finance or economics); - At least three years of work experience in public administration; - At least one year of work experience in economics or finance; - Experience in project management or implementation; - Knowledge of European Union funds and their administration; - Knowledge of project management; - Proficiency in Latvian business correspondence and writing standards; - Knowledge of English in writing and speaking, necessary for work with EU documents in their original language, international project documents and participation in meetings; - Good skills in working with software MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Office Outlook, web browsers; - Analytical thinking; - Good communication skills and ability to work in a team. To perform the duties of the position, the civil servant must use an independently registered national electronic identification tool – eParaksts mobile or eParaksts eID. We offer: - Responsible and interesting work in a professional and responsive collective; - Learning opportunities for professional development; - Gross monthly salary starting from 1900 eiro (salary grade 11) and social benefits in accordance with public administration regulations; - Workplace in the center of Riga; - Health insurance policy. To apply for the vacant position, you must complete the competition applicant application form available at https://www.zm.gov.lv/lv/vakances and send it within 10 days from the date of publication of the announcement on the Employment State Agency vacancy portal to the email address: [email protected] with the note "Competition for the position of Senior Expert of the European Union Funds Financial Management Division". Phone for inquiries 28385842. The Ministry of Agriculture informs that: 1) the personal data indicated in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; 2) your personal data controller is the Ministry of Agriculture, registration No. 90000064161, Republikas laukums 2, Riga, LV-1981, [email protected]. Additional information about personal data processing at the Ministry of Agriculture can be obtained on the website https://www.zm.gov.lv/lv/privatuma-politika.