Project Manager

Rīgas valstspilsētas pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Rātslaukums 1, Rīga, Rīga, Lettland

Lead Investment Expert / Strategic Partnerships Manager External Financing Attraction Department Riga City Municipality Central Administration invites applications for a Lead Investment Expert who will develop partnerships with the private sector, academic community, and other partners, and will help attract funding for Riga's development projects. The External Financing Attraction Department's mission is to promote financing attraction for municipal investment projects, including strengthening municipal capacity in public-private partnerships. You will be responsible for: promoting external financing opportunities for municipal development projects; coordinating strategic partnership development with entrepreneurs, investors, and research institutions; building public-private partnerships for investment project implementation; preparing proposals for partnership financing and management solutions; analyzing international experience in investment, innovation, and collaboration. We expect: higher education in economics, business management, public administration, international relations, law, or a related field; at least 3 years of professional experience working with investment projects, partnership development, or financial analysis; understanding of public and private sector collaboration principles; understanding of investment project development and financing; experience coordinating inter-institutional or cross-sector collaboration; very strong analytical and communication skills; ability to build relationships with various stakeholders and drive collaboration initiatives; excellent Latvian language proficiency and English language proficiency at least at B2 level; ability to prepare analytical materials, presentations, and proposals for management. We will consider the following as advantages: knowledge of European Union funds and programs; experience working with international financial institutions, public or private sector-funded projects; experience in investment attraction or partnership development projects. We offer: opportunity to participate in implementing investment projects significant for Riga's development; opportunity to develop new cooperation models for the municipality with Latvian and international partners; dynamic and professional work environment; professional development opportunities; responsible, strategically significant work with direct impact on city development; monthly salary from €2964 to €3120 (before tax); social guarantees (including health insurance after three months, vacation allowance once per calendar year up to 50% of monthly salary) and paid additional leave up to 10 working days. When applying, please submit the following documents in the state language: motivated cover letter; curriculum vitae describing your education and professional experience; copy of document confirming your education. Applications with the indication "Competition for Lead Investment Expert / Strategic Partnerships Manager position" should be sent by 24.09.2026 to Riga City Municipality Central Administration Human Resources Department at: [email protected]. Phone for inquiries: 67026159. Your personal data controller is Riga City Municipality (Human Resources Department of Riga City Municipality Central Administration), Address: Rātslaukums 1, Riga, LV-1050. The purpose of personnel selection is to identify the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment relationships. More information about the processing of applicant personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.