Quality Manager
State Education Development Agency (Reg. No. 90001800413) invites you to join our team as a Process Management Manager in the Project Management Division of the Education Content Department (one full-time position for a fixed term until May 31, 2029) We offer: an interesting and responsible position in the field of vocational education development within the ESF+ project "Development of Professional Qualifications System to Ensure Education Quality"; an opportunity to gain valuable work experience; an opportunity to expand your knowledge and professional skills; work in a team with professional and responsive colleagues; gross salary from 1258 euro to 2100 euro (position classified at level II of job family 38.1); health insurance after the probation period and additional leave; work location in Riga city center. Key job responsibilities: lead and coordinate the joint development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of cooperation mechanisms and other management processes, using general quality and process management principles; provide support in the development of process management principles by assessing requirements and needs within the vocational education system. Lead project information flow, coordinate information exchange with agency structural units, project staff and cooperation partners; provide support and consultation in all processes of professional education content provision, implementation, execution, evaluation and monitoring, and in the development of their management process descriptions; participate in identifying professional education content components necessary for content transfer to the digital platform "Professional Qualifications System", ensuring their compliance with process, interaction and cooperation mechanism procedure descriptions and schemes; ensure accumulation, preservation and use of project documentation, documentation related to payment requests, and cooperation partner documentation; prepare implementation reports and information reports, including analytical assessments, progress reports, summaries and reports on achieved results; develop recommendations for state-level policy planning documents, including identification of necessary changes to regulations and preparation of amendments to regulations or development of new regulations. Requirements for candidates: academic or professional higher education (comprehensive quality management) corresponding to at least level six of the Latvia Qualifications Framework or other higher education and training in quality management courses; at least 3 (three) years of work experience in developing quality management systems, preferably in the education sector; excellent knowledge and skills in process planning, implementation management and supervision; knowledge of development planning documents and regulations related to the job duties and the ability to apply them; excellent communication and cooperation skills, ability to build positive relationships, accuracy and sense of responsibility; ability to plan and organize work in stressful situations and limited time, as well as independently make decisions and take responsibility for decisions made; ability to argue and substantiate your opinion; state language proficiency at advanced level 2 degree (C2); proficiency in one EU member state foreign language at communication level; ability to work with a computer, use computer programs and other information technologies. Submit the required documents – a motivated application, a curriculum vitae describing life and previous work experience, and copies of documents confirming education – to the email address [email protected] (with the note "Application for the Process Management Manager position in the ISD Project Management Division") by October 15, 2026. Additional information by phone: 20678635. Candidates who have obtained their education abroad are requested to attach a document on its academic recognition in Latvia. The candidate competition will be held in two stages. First stage – evaluation of candidates' submitted documents. Second stage – interview, during which the knowledge and suitability of each candidate to the specified requirements will be evaluated. Please note that after evaluation of submitted documents for priority requirements in the first stage of the competition, we will contact only those candidates whose candidacies are selected for the second stage of the competition. Based on 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), the State Education Development Agency informs that: 1) Personal data indicated in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; 2) the personal data processing controller mentioned above.
Researcher
Job Description: Competition for a Researcher position at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, reg. No. 90002124925 Position Objective: Scientific research work in the field of physical chemistry, materials physics and chemistry. Project "Battery Protection Coatings and Operando Characterization (LACISE)" Key Responsibilities: • Develop and optimize inert coatings for layered Li-ion and P2-type Na-ion cathodes; • Adapt coating thickness, composition, and synthesis methods (chemical and mechanical); • Evaluate coating stability and its electrochemical impact through operando and degradation studies; • Develop and apply in-situ, operando and post-mortem characterization to investigate structural degradation, interface changes and gas evolution (operando XRD, synchrotron XAS, SEM/TEM, XPS, ICP, Raman spectroscopy); • Research and document findings to iteratively improve materials; • Work closely with Swiss PSI partners and the broader LACISE working group; • Publish results in high-impact journals and present at international conferences. Candidate Requirements: • Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related field • Eligibility to enroll in a doctoral program at the University of Latvia • Strong commitment to conducting high-impact research • Ability to work independently and thrive in an international team • Excellent English writing and communication skills (International project conducted in close collaboration with international partners, research results published in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences. Foreign scientific literature is used in the work process.) Highly Desirable Qualifications: • Experience in electrochemistry or functional materials research • Previous experience in in-situ or operando characterization; • Experience with synchrotron methods or strong interest in them. We Offer: • Fixed-term employment (1 year or project duration) • Work at Ķengaraga iela 8, Rīga, in a well-equipped laboratory • Salary 1600-2000 euro gross for full-time work (depending on education level and experience) • Health insurance policy and other social benefits according to the Institute of Solid State Physics internal policy Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 Applications can be submitted by sending CV, list of publications, motivation letter describing previous research experience, copies of education documents, and copies of documents certifying scientific degrees to [email protected] By applying for the competition, the candidate agrees to the processing of their personal data to ensure the competition process.
Public Relations Specialist
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.
Expert
Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka (hereinafter – LNB) announces a competition for a vacant position of DIGITAL COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT EXPERT at the Collection Development Department of the Bibliography Institute (profession code – 2422 10) We are looking for a structured and passionate colleague who enjoys creating order in large volumes of information and wants to explore new ways to preserve Latvian e-publications and make them discoverable for future generations. Main job duties: collect mandatory copies and donations of e-publications; communicate with publishers regarding e-mandatory copy and e-donation delivery, provide consultations and motivate publishers to ensure broader availability of e-publication mandatory copies; plan, analyze, coordinate and optimize digital collection development workflows; consult LNB staff, provide expertise and develop methodological documents on digital collection development and digital publication acquisition; prepare reports on received mandatory copies and annually compile digital collection accounting data; participate in project development and implementation related to national digital collection development, particularly in the direction of process automation, utilizing artificial intelligence capabilities. Requirements for candidates: master's degree in library and information science, data science, ICT, social or humanities sciences; at least 3 years of work experience in the library sector, experience in library and/or information work; good knowledge of information resource acquisition and collection management processes; good knowledge of publishing activities; knowledge of data creation, including national bibliography, and copyright; good knowledge and understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and the ability to critically evaluate their suitability for specific tasks; excellent Latvian language skills and English language proficiency at least at B1 level (job duties include working with documents and literature in foreign languages, as well as participation in international best practice and experience exchange); good digital skills and ability to work with large volumes of information. We offer: an interesting and dynamic job in one of Latvia's largest and most creative cultural institutions, offering an environment for education, development and leisure; stable salary (up to 1522 EUR before tax) and social guarantees; health insurance (after probation period ends); paid additional leave for work well done; training, professional development and professional growth opportunities; international collaboration opportunities; wide access to LNB library resources and books; opportunity to attend various cultural events and activities at Gaismas pils; a friendly and professional work team. Documents to submit: a motivated cover letter; CV (preferably in Europass CV standard format). Candidates should apply by September 29, 2026, by sending the required documents to the email address: [email protected] with the subject line
Senior Expert
State Education Development Agency (Reg. No. 90001800413) invites you to join our team as a senior expert-methodologist in the Switzerland Program Division of the Education Content Department (fixed-term position until November 30, 2029) Do you want to use your experience in pedagogy and methodological work to make a real contribution to the development of the vocational education system? We are looking for a goal-oriented and knowledgeable colleague to implement an international, strategically important Switzerland–Latvia cooperation project, developing modern industry-based education and assessment models. We offer: Strategic impact and inspiring goals: an opportunity to actively participate in national-level improvements to vocational education, supporting businesses and educators. Professional development: dynamic and responsible work with the opportunity to expand your knowledge, gaining valuable experience in state administration and international cooperation. A responsive team: working together with professional, supportive, and goal-oriented colleagues. Gross salary from €1522 to €2118 per full-time position. Social benefits: health insurance after the trial period ends and additional vacation days. Modern working conditions – a comfortable workplace in Vecrīga, Vaļņu Street 3, as well as partial remote work options. Key responsibilities: Prepare methodological support materials and guidelines for businesses and educators on implementing industry-based vocational qualification acquisition and assessment models in Latvia. In collaboration with expert working groups, develop procedures for implementing industry-based education, documenting learning outcomes, and create necessary support materials and document templates for businesses. Analyze international experience and recommend solutions to improve project results effectiveness and sustainability. Evaluate materials and processes developed within the project framework, providing recommendations for improvement. Timely identify and analyze potential risks in work execution and propose constructive solutions to prevent them. Requirements for candidates: Academic or second-level professional higher education in pedagogy or education sciences (minimum level 7 Latvian Language Proficiency). At least 3 years of work experience in developing, organizing, and managing professional development for educators, as well as in communication with cooperation partners. Experience in developing education content and methodological materials in vocational education. Knowledge of vocational education content and its implementation regulatory framework, and the course of the educational process in educational institutions. Knowledge and skills in process planning, analysis, and description, as well as in developing structured procedures, guidelines, and methodological documents and monitoring their implementation. Excellent skills in working with MS Office applications, online collaboration tools, and document management systems. Ability to strategically use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to increase efficiency of daily work processes and content development. Excellent Latvian language skills; English – minimum B2 level. Application procedure: We await your motivated application letter, CV, and copies of documents confirming your education at [email protected] (with the notation
Chemistry and Physics Laboratory Technician
The Thin Film Laboratory at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (LU CFI) invites two laboratory technicians/PhD students (with a view toward doctoral studies) to join the team to develop UV-sensitive functional materials and printed, flexible UV-dose sensors. The work is conducted within the "STACK-UP" project (Horizon Europe, HORIZON-CSA) for a fixed term from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 (2 full-time positions). Since 2017, the laboratory has been developing thin film technologies — from magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) to PLD, MOCVD, and ALD — and collaborates with the Baltic vacuum technology industry and European research partners. Current projects include the development of UV-C photodetectors (GoFarUV), which is directly related to this vacancy. Position: Laboratory Technician/PhD Student — 2 positions Start Date: October 1, 2026 Employment Type: Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2029, full-time Salary: €1800 to €2000, depending on experience Key Responsibilities: Investigation of UV-sensitive materials and their mechanisms of action; Development of printable formulations (functional inks); Optimization of printing and post-processing parameters; Study of correlations between material properties and UV-dose response; Integration of UV-sensitive layers with electrochromic and energy storage/generation components; Evaluation of device stability, flexibility, and environmental durability; Participation in the implementation of the STACK-UP project's "material-device" approach (functional inks, printing, post-processing, multilayer integration, device validation). Requirements: Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field; Candidate is planning to begin or is already enrolled in doctoral studies; Interest/experience in nanomaterials, thin films, or functional materials; Proficient English language skills, both written and spoken; We Offer: The opportunity to work at the intersection of fundamental materials science and cutting-edge printed/wearable electronics technologies; Access to modern material characterization and fabrication infrastructure; International collaboration with European research partners (RISE, Sweden; KU Leuven, Belgium); Application Candidates should apply by November 30, 2026, sending a motivation letter (describing previous experience and motivation for applying) and a current CV with a list of publications to: [email protected] with the reference "PhD Student Position".
Jurists
Announces Open Competition for the Position of Chief Legal Advisor - Expert in the Legal Department of the Administrative Directorate (profession code: 2611 01) The Welfare Department of Riga City Municipality is the leading institution of Riga City Municipality within the competencies assigned to it regarding social services, social assistance, accessibility of healthcare, health promotion and prevention, including limiting the spread of addictions and promoting employment of residents. The purpose of the position is to ensure the legality of the Welfare Department of Riga City Municipality (hereinafter – Department) operations. We will entrust you with: preparing independently and in cooperation with subordinate institutions and experts project documents necessary for the implementation of public procurement procedures organized for the needs of the Department's Health Directorate and subordinate institutions, including correspondence documents and procurement contract drafts; participating in the work of procurement commissions in accordance with the Department Director's order; evaluating the compliance of project documents of a legal nature prepared by Department employees and other Riga Municipality institution employees with regulatory requirements for ensuring the Department's functions, including Riga City Council normative acts, decisions, orders of the Riga City Council President, deputies of the Riga City Council President, or the Riga City Executive Director; evaluating the compliance of internal normative act projects and other legal documents prepared by the Department's Health Directorate with regulatory requirements; preparing documents necessary for conducting legal proceedings, including letters to courts, law enforcement institutions, and Department subordinate institutions, as well as maintaining records of legal cases in accordance with the procedures established in the Department. We expect: desired Master's degree in Law (can be a student in the final year); desired 2 years of practical work experience in a legal position; knowledge and ability to apply in practice: administrative procedural law and normative acts regulating administrative procedures; social law and normative acts regulating it; public procurement process and normative acts regulating it; ability to collect and analyze information, prepare written reports and summaries; good skills in working with information and communication technologies, including computer skills at an experienced user level; knowledge of the state language at the highest level; independence in task execution and ability to organize your work; high communication culture, sense of responsibility and excellent communication skills. We offer: interesting and responsible work for an indefinite period; opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a team with professional and responsive colleagues; dynamic work environment and opportunity to improve professional skills; modern work environment; possibility to work partially remotely; monthly salary – €1,900 (before tax payment); social guarantees (including health insurance after probation period, after one year of work annual bonus once per calendar year up to 50% of monthly salary) and paid additional leave up to 10 working days; work location in central Riga, Baznīcas iela 19/23. When applying, please submit the following documents in the state language: motivated application letter; description of life path and professional experience (CV); copy of document confirming education; recommendation letters from previous or current workplace, or indicate in CV persons to contact for references. Please note that only candidates selected for the next selection round will be informed of the results. Applications marked "Application for the position of Chief Legal Advisor - Expert of the Legal Department of the Administrative Directorate" should be sent to the Department's Administrative Directorate Personnel and Quality Management Division at the email address: [email protected] by 16.09.2026 at 14:00. Phone for information: 67037427. Your personal data controller is Riga City Municipality (Welfare Department of Riga City Municipality). Address: Rātslaukums 1, Riga, LV-1010. The purpose of personnel selection is to determine the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment relations. More information about the processing of the candidate's personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.
Financial Specialist
Arts Education Competence Center "National Arts Secondary School" Registration No. 90010937516 We are hiring: project financial specialist (professional code 2412 01) Main job responsibilities: Organize the project and institutional budget planning and execution process. Prepare budget requests, estimates, and resource allocation for the financial year. Ensure the preparation and circulation of all financial documents and oversee their organization in cooperation with outsourced accounting services. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports. Monitor budget execution and cash flow, analyzing the efficiency of allocated funds' use in accordance with approved plans. Provide professional support and consultation to institutional management on financial matters, as well as prepare necessary information for audit requests. Within your area of competence, develop and update internal financial regulatory acts, and participate in working groups and commissions. Requirements for candidates: Academic or second-level professional higher education in economics (economics, accounting, or finance study program) or management (preferably business administration or management science study program). At least three years of relevant professional experience in state administration institution budget and accounting. Knowledge and skills in working with the resource management system Horizon and the document management system Namejs, as well as experience working with MS Office and other software necessary for job duties. Ability to independently solve problems, as well as conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking. Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills. Excellent state language proficiency - C1 level. We offer: Monthly salary for full-time work - 2000.00 euro per month and social benefits. Opportunity to receive bonuses for performing additional duties. Health insurance after six months of work. Work in a professional and creative team. Job location: Slokas iela 52A, Rīga. Please send your cover letter and CV by September 30, 2026 to: [email protected] Phone for inquiries: 67610407 By sending your CV and applying for the announced vacancy, you agree to the processing of your submitted personal data for personnel selection purposes within the framework of the personnel selection competition. Data processing duration is 6 (six) months from the date of publication of the job advertisement/completion of the selection competition.
Physician
Reg. No. LV40003439279 INVITATION TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT PHYSICIAN AT SHORT-TERM SOCIAL CARE CENTER for an indefinite period (1 full-time position) (profession code: 221101) MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • provide physician consultation upon request from a nurse or physician assistant when a client's health status changes or deteriorates, and document this in the Hospital's internal information system; • prescribe therapy upon request from a physician assistant; • issue prescriptions and/or sick leave certificates on the e-health portal when necessary; • prepare patient discharge/transfer documents (027/u); • prepare medical certificates for cause of death when necessary. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES: • higher medical education (physician degree); • registration in the Medical Professionals Register; • physician certificate in a specialty (preferably family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, endocrinology, or other therapeutic specialty); • proficiency in the state language in accordance with the regulatory acts of the Republic of Latvia effective during the specified time period; • computer skills: text processing programs, using electronic mail, using internet browsers, and working in the Windows environment, as well as in specialized information systems; • ability to continuously and rationally organize your work; • excellent collaboration skills, ability to build and maintain effective communication with colleagues, and engage in teamwork. WE OFFER: • monthly salary EUR 1873.00 (for a physician without certification) or EUR 2120.00 (for a certified physician) before taxes for 1 full-time position; • regular working hours (working days from 8:00 to 16:30); • substantial discounts for travel on city public transport; • parking space in the city center for a symbolic fee; • health insurance policy after the trial period (when working at least 0.25 full-time); • professional and responsive colleagues; • a workplace where medical history combines with the latest technology – a dynamic and development-oriented work environment in the city center. We look forward to receiving your application letter and CV with the note "PHYSICIAN at Short-term Social Care Center" by email to [email protected] or by submitting it in person to the Human Resources Department of SIA "Riga 1st Hospital," Bruņinieku Street 5-2, Riga, LV-1001 by June 30, 2026. We will contact only those candidates who are invited for a job interview. Phone for information: 67366467
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