ZĀĻU VALSTS AĢENTŪRA
announces an open competition for a vacant position –
Public Relations Department
Public Relations Specialist
(indefinite term)
Position Objective: To participate in internal and external communications, public relations projects, and event organization for Zāļu valsts aģentūra (hereinafter – the Agency). To ensure content development of the Agency's website, monitor public information, and ensure timely communication with the Agency's target audiences.
Profession Code: 2432 08
Key Position Responsibilities:
prepare press releases and responses to media inquiries in Latvian and English,
participate in organizing local and international informational campaigns, press conferences, press briefings, and individual interviews conducted by the Agency,
assess, select, and compile information published in Latvian and foreign media related to the Agency. Prepare publication summaries and publish them on the Agency Portal,
coordinate the development and improvement of the Agency's website www.zva.gov.lv, ensure information currency on the site,
promote and ensure external communication of the Agency, cooperation with media, organize public opinion surveys, coordinate public information activities (informational campaigns, events, press conferences, etc.),
maintain mutual information exchange with the Agency's cooperation partners,
ensure communication on social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn) and internal communication, including updating information on the employee Portal,
consult with the Agency leadership and employees on communication-related matters.
Requirements for Candidates:
higher education in public relations or communication sciences,
desired practical work experience in implementing public relations and communication activities in medicine, pharmacy, or public health,
Latvian language proficiency (C1, upper level grade 1), English language proficiency (at least B2, intermediate level grade 2) – for communication with foreign institutions and cooperation partners,
We Will Highly Value:
skills in presenting information both verbally and in writing, presentation skills,
ability to express opinions with arguments and listen to the other party,
skills in presenting large volumes of information to the public in an understandable manner, analytical thinking, ability to make decisions in complex and non-standard situations,
digital skills – ability to work with MS Office programs, WordPress, information visualization solutions, as well as manage social media accounts (X, Facebook, LinkedIn), use photo and video editing tools, and artificial intelligence tools.
We Offer:
interesting and responsible work;
modern development-oriented work environment;
regular opportunities for professional development in Latvia and Europe;
opportunity to work remotely and use flexible working hours;
stable salary, health insurance, additional leave, and other social benefits in accordance with provisions established in the state administration.
The position is assigned Level II of the 26th family "Communication and Public Relations", salary group 9, monthly salary from €1418 to €1891 before tax deduction (depending on qualification and competency assessment).
Please send application documents (CV, motivation letter) to Zāļu valsts aģentūra by September 20, 2026 with the notation "For Competition". Email address for documents and information: [email protected].
We inform you that we will contact only those candidates who are invited for job interviews.
Pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 EC (General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter – Regulation), the data controller specified in your application documents is Zāļu valsts aģentūra and the personal data indicated in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this competition, with a data retention period of 5 years.