Computer Systems Analyst
We offer an opportunity to work in a state administration institution responsible for calculating the most important social, economic, and demographic indicators in the country. If you are ready for new challenges and want to grow professionally while actively participating in improving statistical processes, we invite you to join the Central Statistical Bureau (Registration No. 90000069830) team! Position offered Data Management Department Data Circulation and Secure Data Processing Division Information Systems Solutions Expert (permanent position) Your main responsibilities: Develop and improve automated data quality checks, metrics, and control mechanisms; Create, implement, and maintain information system solutions for data preprocessing, integration, and data flow provision; Develop, automate, and optimize ETL processes and automated data flows, ensuring their stable and efficient operation; Analyze data flows and process performance, monitor their efficiency, identify operational issues, and implement effective solutions; Work with experts from various fields to implement data integration solutions and strategically significant data development projects. Our requirements: Higher education corresponding to the position in information technology, exact sciences, engineering, or a related field; Practical experience in data collection, processing, and analysis, as well as in ETL process and automated data flow development; Good SQL knowledge and experience working with database management systems such as MS SQL and PostgreSQL; Python programming skills for data processing and process automation; Understanding of data integration, profiling, validation, and transformation principles; Understanding of solution development and change management principles; Understanding of data process operation monitoring and maintenance principles; English language knowledge at least B level (spoken and written) for understanding technical documentation; Analytical thinking, accuracy, sense of responsibility, and good collaboration skills. We offer: An opportunity to develop and implement practical IT solutions for data processing automation; Work with modern data processing technologies, databases, and programming solutions; Participation in improving data flow and quality control solutions; Professional development and training opportunities; Competitive compensation and social guarantees in accordance with state administration regulations, including health insurance after three months of employment; Flexible work organization and the possibility of partial remote work; A motivated and professional team. Salary before taxes From EUR 2117 to EUR 2490 (depending on previous work experience and qualifications). Documents to submit Motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae demonstrating your previous work experience, education, knowledge, and skills. If there is a person who can professionally recommend you, we invite you to provide this person's contact information in your application. The contact information of the reference provider indicated will be used only within the scope of the selection process, in compliance with personal data protection requirements. Submit application documents (motivation letter and CV) electronically to the email [email protected] (with the indication IS Solutions Expert). Consultations by phone 25495444. We inform you that after evaluating the compliance of documents, we will contact only those candidates whose candidacies are advanced to the second round 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 Bureau informs that: 1) The personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of the selection competition; 2) Your personal data processor within the scope of the selection competition is the Central Statistical Bureau, Registration No. 90000069830. Address: Lāčplēša Street 1, Riga, LV-1010; 3) In the event that you indicate contact persons for providing references in your CV, the Bureau assumes that you have agreed to the transfer of contact information to the Bureau as your potential employer. Based on the Bureau's legitimate interests, the Bureau processes information from persons (previous employers) who have provided references about you, if you have unambiguously (by sending contact person data) allowed contact with the respective persons for reference collection; 4) In the event that your candidacy is advanced to the second round, then based on the Bureau's legitimate interests, the Bureau may consider your candidacy for four months after the conclusion of the selection process also in other Bureau selection processes. If you do not wish your candidacy to be considered in future Bureau selection processes, please indicate this when applying for the vacancy. To familiarize yourself with information about personal data processing in the personnel selection process at the Bureau, we invite you to visit the Bureau's website https://www.csp.gov.lv/lv/privatuma-politika.
Senior Expert
Ministry of Economics announces a competition for the position of Senior Expert at the Business Competitiveness Department We invite you to join the team of the Business Competitiveness Department at the Ministry of Economics as an energetic, knowledgeable, and challenge-ready colleague to work on business competitiveness development issues. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career and develop your skills in a position related to business promotion, investment, export and related sectors development, improvement of Latvia's business environment and policy planning, including work on policy planning documents and regulatory act development, project management, and cooperation with entrepreneurs and their representative organizations. The vacancy is suitable for a candidate who wants to develop Latvia's economy and is open to new initiatives, who has strong analytical and strategic thinking, and the ability to work proactively and independently. Requirements for candidates: compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; higher education in social sciences (economics, law, business or financial management); excellent Latvian language skills and very good English language skills (work with document analysis, representation of views); analytical abilities and high sense of responsibility, work coordination, communication and collaboration skills, ability to work proactively and offer suggestions in the work process; knowledge of project management processes; understanding of the principles of state administration; desirable knowledge and/or practical work experience with the development and implementation of policy planning documents and regulatory acts. We offer: interesting, responsible and dynamic work; valuable experience working with state administration institutions and foreign institutions; creative, professional and dynamic team of colleagues; monthly salary during the probation period 2160 euro, with an increase after the probation period depending on the evaluation up to 2400 euro; health insurance after the probation period. Candidates should submit documents (a motivated application and CV with a description of main job responsibilities) electronically by sending them to the email address [email protected] or to the Ministry of Economics (55 Brīvības Street, Riga, LV-1519), fax: 67280882. For inquiries, telephone 67013183. Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation, we inform you that personal data provided in the application documents will be processed to ensure the competition is held. The personal data controller for the data provided in the application documents is the Ministry of Economics. Contact information: 55 Brīvības Street, Riga LV-1519, telephone: +371 67013100, fax: +371 67280882, email: [email protected].
Head/Director of Memory Support Structural Unit
announces a competition for a vacant position of Head of the First Separate Department (Records Management) Requirements for candidates: academic or second-level professional higher education, preferably in law, business and administration, management, or document and archives management; excellent knowledge of Latvian language; knowledge of English and Russian at least at B2 level (foreign language knowledge is necessary for communication with applicants and information sources); compliance with the requirements of Article 5, paragraph 5 of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau law and the criteria established in the "State Secrets" law for obtaining special permission to access state secrets (Article 9, paragraph 2); good computer skills (MS Office); analytical thinking and ability to independently organize work; ability to make decisions within the scope of office competence and take responsibility for them; good planning, organizational, argumentation, and communication skills; precision, high sense of responsibility, ability to delegate tasks, and ability to work under high-intensity conditions; desired understanding of corruption prevention and combating; recommended minimum 3 years of experience in public administration, of which at least 1 year in records management, as well as desired experience in the circulation of classified information documents of state secrets objects, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), European Union, and foreign institutions. Main job duties: lead, organize, and plan the work of the records management department, assign tasks to employees, control their execution; organize document and electronic information management, document destruction, and archives management; organize the management of classified information of state secrets objects, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), European Union, and foreign institutions; within the scope of competence, organize the consideration of submissions from natural persons, private law legal entities, and public institutions, and provide responses to them; organize the functioning of the external whistleblowing mechanism; organize information exchange with state security agencies and law enforcement institutions (including foreign and international ones), as well as with other public institutions; within the scope of competence, provide support in the development of regulatory act drafts, preparation of opinions on regulatory act drafts, public education and information on matters related to the department's functions and competence. We offer: the opportunity to perform responsible and interesting work in public administration; flexible working hours; personal development and professional knowledge enhancement; health insurance after the probation period ends, as well as accident insurance upon commencement of service legal relations; monthly salary corresponding to salary group 11 established for the position, starting from 1899 - 3260 EUR before tax and social contributions. Candidates must submit: a motivation letter; CV with a brief description of duties performed at the current or previous workplace; a copy of a document confirming higher education. We invite you to send or submit the mentioned documents to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau, Citadeles iela 1, Riga, LV-1010, or to the email address [email protected] (with the note "1AN position competition") by September 25, 2026. For inquiries, call 67797248. We will inform only candidates advancing to the second round about the selection results. The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau informs that personal data specified in submitted documents will be processed to ensure verification of a person's suitability for the position in accordance with European Parliament and Council Regulation 2016/679 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 Article 13. In the application, please indicate whether you agree to the storage of personal data specified in the application at the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau for use in other personnel selection competitions. The above-mentioned personal data processor is the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau, contact information: Citadeles iela 1, Riga, LV-1010, phone 67356161, 67356140, email: [email protected]. Additional information on personal data processing at the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau is available at https://www.knab.gov.lv/lv/privatuma-politika.
Information Technology (IT) Service Management Process Consultant
Thank you for your interest! By applying for this position, the applicant confirms that the provided information is accurate and agrees that the Concern "Latvijas dzelzceļš" will process this data for employment purposes. We will store the submitted data in the VAS "Latvijas dzelzceļš" database for 1 year after the competition ends to ensure protection of our rights. By submitting data, the applicant may consent to their data being stored in the Concern "Latvijas dzelzceļš" database for 1 year for use in personnel selection processes for suitable vacancies in other companies of the Concern "Latvijas dzelzceļš". Upon the applicant's request, personal data can be deleted at any time by sending information to the email – [email protected]. For more information about personal data processing: Privacy Policy.
Information Technology (IT) Services Management Process Consultant
Thank you for your interest! By applying for this position, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and agree that the Concern "Latvijas dzelzceļš" will process this data for employment purposes. We will store the submitted data in the VAS "Latvijas dzelzceļš" database for 1 year after the competition ends in order to protect our rights. By submitting data, you may consent to have your personal data stored in the Concern "Latvijas dzelzceļš" database for 1 year to be used in personnel selection processes for suitable vacancies in other companies of the Concern "Latvijas dzelzceļš". Upon your request, personal data can be deleted at any time by sending information to the email – [email protected]. More information about personal data processing: Privacy Policy.
Legal Advisor
Position: Legal Advisor. Employer: Joint Stock Company "State Forests of Latvia". Category: Law / Legal Affairs. Salary: 2230–2730 EUR. Employment: Full-time. Location: Vaiņodes Street 1, Riga.
Senior Expert
MINISTRY OF CLIMATE AND ENERGY is the leading state institution responsible for the management of climate, energy, and environmental policy. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM STRATEGIC COORDINATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR EXPERT (civil service position for an indefinite term) If you are interested in European Union (hereinafter – EU) processes, wish to participate in representing Latvia's interests in the EU, and coordinate significant information flow in the field of environmental protection, we invite you to join the Ministry of Climate and Energy team! WE WILL ENTRUST YOU with coordinating EU matters in the field of environmental protection at the ministry, ensuring the preparation of Latvia's positions, information flow, and cooperation with EU institutions. Participate in representing Latvia's interests at the EU and international level. WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: • Higher academic or second-level professional higher education in political science, law, environmental science, international relations, economics, or another field relevant to the position; • Knowledge of the types and hierarchy of legal acts and policy planning documents, development procedures in the EU and Latvia; • Knowledge of Latvia's institutional system in the field of environmental protection, as well as EU institutions and the most significant international organizations; • Knowledge of international, EU, and Latvian environmental protection policy, the most significant policy planning documents and legal acts, current implementation issues, and the different interests of various countries; • Understanding of state administration principles, more than one year of work experience in a state direct administration institution, preferably related to coordinating EU matters; • Experience in drafting EU legal acts and policy planning documents, preferably in the field of environmental protection policy; • Excellent English language proficiency (job duties include working with documents and communication in English); • Competencies – ability to work both in a team and independently, good communication skills, analytical thinking, diligence, and ethics; • Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the Civil Service Law. YOU WILL RECEIVE: • A dynamic work environment with diverse tasks and professional, responsive colleagues; • Valuable experience in coordinating EU matters, developing your career at the leading state administration institution in the economic sector; • Employment at an institution granted the status of
Senior Expert
MINISTRY OF CLIMATE AND ENERGY is the leading institution in the management of climate, energy, and environmental policy. WE ARE INVITING TO OUR TEAM FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DEPARTMENT A SENIOR EXPERT (state civil service officer position for an indefinite term) If you are interested in the development and implementation of climate finance instruments, we invite you to join the Ministry of Climate and Energy team! WE WILL ENTRUST YOU with responsibilities related to ensuring the operation of the Modernization Fund in Latvia. WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: higher academic education or second-level higher professional education in environmental science, economics, or management, or other education corresponding to the position, supplemented with specialized knowledge appropriate to the role; knowledge and understanding of the principles of state administration, the types and hierarchy of legal acts and policy planning documents, as well as project management and implementation; desirable: at least one year of work experience in state administration; knowledge of international, European Union, and Latvia's climate and energy policy, its current issues, corresponding international and national policy planning documents and legal acts; knowledge of Latvia's institutional system in the field of climate policy, European Union institutions, and the most significant international organizations; knowledge and understanding of national and international climate finance instruments; desirable: experience working with European Union and international cooperation issues; very good English language skills (the performance of job duties involves working with documents in English, participation in international working groups, communication with international organizations); competencies - ability to work both in a team and independently, good communication skills, conceptual thinking, results-oriented approach, ethical conduct; compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. YOU WILL RECEIVE: a dynamic work environment with diverse tasks and professional, responsive colleagues; valuable experience in the field of financial instruments, developing your career in a leading state administration institution in the economic sector; work in an institution granted "Family-Friendly Workplace" status, supporting work-life balance; flexible work organization, including the opportunity to work partially remotely; a monthly salary of 2000 euro (before tax withholding) during the trial period, and 2100 euro (before tax withholding) after the trial period; health insurance, additional vacation, and other motivation elements established in the institution in accordance with achieved work results. APPLY by sending a motivation letter and a description of your background and work experience (Curriculum Vitae) in Latvian to: [email protected] with the note "Application for the Senior Expert position competition at KEM FID". Phone for inquiries: 63007391. By submitting your candidacy for a vacant state civil service officer position, you confirm that you meet the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. Please note that personal data indicated in your application documents will be processed for the purposes of personnel selection to ensure the conduct of the selection competition. Personal Data Controller: Ministry of Climate and Energy, Latgales Street 165, Riga, LV-1019.
Jurists
MINISTRY OF CLIMATE AND ENERGY is the leading institution responsible for climate, energy, and environmental policy. WE ARE INVITING TO OUR TEAM LEGAL DEPARTMENT JURIST (State Civil Service Official Position) If you are interested in drafting and implementing legislation, wish to provide legal support in the implementation of climate, energy, and environmental policy, and ensure the legality of the Ministry's operations, we invite you to join the Climate and Energy Ministry team! WE WILL ENTRUST YOU WITH providing support in planning the Ministry's priorities, tasks, and activities, facilitating their quality implementation. Participate in drafting the Ministry's legal acts and conduct their preliminary legal assessment. Prepare draft opinions of the Ministry on legal act initiatives and proposals. Supervise the implementation of administrative procedures in the Ministry, ensuring the legality of the process. Represent the Ministry's interests and positions in legal disputes. WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: academic or second-level professional higher education in law; legal work experience of at least two years; understanding of the structure and principles of public administration; desired work experience in a public administration institution and representation in litigation proceedings; knowledge and experience in administrative procedures, drafting internal regulations, decisions and contracts, inter-agency agreements and other legal act projects; experience in drafting policy planning documents and legal act projects; desired knowledge and practical work experience in the field of environmental law; good English language skills (performance of job duties may include work with documents in English); ability to work simultaneously with large and diverse volumes of information, setting priorities while maintaining work quality; competencies - ability to work both in a team and independently, good communication skills, focus on achieving results, analytical thinking and ethics; compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. YOU WILL RECEIVE: a dynamic work environment with diverse tasks and professional, responsive colleagues; valuable experience in public administration, developing your career in a leading public administration institution in the economic sector; work in an institution granted the "Family-Friendly Workplace" status, supporting work and family life balance; flexible work organization, including the possibility of partial remote work; monthly salary during the trial period 1950 euro (before taxes), after the trial period starting from 2200 euro (before taxes); health insurance, additional leave and other motivation elements established in the institution in accordance with achieved work results APPLY by sending a motivation letter and a description of your background and work experience (Curriculum Vitae) in Latvian to the email address: [email protected] with the note "Application for the KEM LD Jurist (Environment) Position Competition". Phone for inquiries 63007391. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: By submitting your candidacy for a vacant state civil service official position, you confirm that you meet the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. We inform you that the personal data specified in your application documents will be processed for the purposes of personnel selection to ensure the conduct of the selection competition. Data Protection Officer: Ministry of Climate and Energy, Latgales Street 165, Riga, LV-1019.
Senior Expert
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Public Procurement Department is seeking a SENIOR EXPERT We announce a competition for a Senior Expert (Civil Servant) position for an indefinite period WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Professional, courageous, collaboration-oriented colleagues with excellent communication skills who meet the following criteria: Compliance with the requirements of Part 5 of Article 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular Service Law and Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; Academic higher education or second-level professional higher education supplemented with appropriate specialized training; Necessary knowledge and understanding of public procurement and related regulatory acts; Required experience in state administration; Ability to make independent decisions and promptly resolve complex issues; Excellent computer skills and ability to apply modern digital tools in daily work; Ability to work independently under increased stress, organizing work in accordance with set deadlines; English language skills at least at B2 level for work in the foreign service. WHAT WE OFFER Monthly salary of 1900 euros during the probation period, 2100 euros after the probation period; Social guarantees – health insurance, additional leave up to 11 working days, opportunities for training and professional development; A modern, open, and collaboration-oriented work environment. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and coordinate procurement procedures, participate in procurement commission work, analyze opportunities for improvement of procurement procedures, provide suggestions for enhancement of the procurement process; Prepare documentation necessary for organizing procurement procedures, post and maintain information in state electronic systems in the procurement field; Assist in preparing contract drafts within procurement procedures; Participate in the development and updating of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' central apparatus procurement plan; Ensure representation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Public Procurement Supervision Bureau. WANT TO JOIN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TEAM? Send your CV, motivation letter, copy of your education certificate, and completed application form (available on the ministry's website) to [email protected] by 15.09.2026. For information: 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, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs that: 1. Personal data specified in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; 2. By applying, the candidate agrees to the processing and storage of data specified in their application for 1 year after the competition ends. If the candidate does not wish the data to be retained, please indicate this in the application; 3. Your personal data controller is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, contact information: K. Valdemārs Street 3, Riga, LV 1395. More information: Personal Data Processing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
Information Technology Project Manager
Culture Information Systems Centre invites applications for EUNOMIA.AI Project Information Technology Project Manager (for the duration of the project until June 2029) The Culture Information Systems Centre (KISC), a direct administration agency under the Ministry of Culture, invites applications for an Information Technology Project Manager for the EUNOMIA.AI project. The Centre manages, maintains, develops and advances information systems and electronic services for the culture sector. Your daily work responsibilities will involve managing and coordinating activities of the international EUNOMIA.AI project, monitoring the implementation of work plans, organizing cooperation with project partners, preparing documentation, and providing practical support for project implementation. This is a fixed-term position for the duration of the EUNOMIA.AI project and can start immediately; the project's planned duration is 36 months, until June 2029. EUNOMIA.AI is a European Union "Digital Europe" programme project aimed at promoting the implementation of trustworthy generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in public administration. The project involves 33 organizations from 13 European Union member states and Norway. KISC leads Work Package 5 "Use Cases & Piloting", which focuses on practical piloting of AI solutions in the public administration environment - selection of use cases, pilot development, coordination, implementation monitoring and evaluation of results in multiple countries. Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate EUNOMIA.AI project activities in KISC's areas of responsibility; Plan, organize and monitor the implementation of project tasks, deadlines and results; Collaborate with foreign project partners, ensuring regular information exchange; Organize meetings, prepare agendas, summaries, decisions and task records; Prepare project documentation, reports, presentations and other work materials in Latvian and English; Monitor project risks, changes and interdependencies to identify and resolve them in a timely manner; Provide practical support in planning, implementing and compiling results of project pilot activities. We expect from you: Higher education in a field related to the position; Experience in managing and coordinating projects or activities; Good Latvian language skills and very good English language skills, both spoken and written; Ability to organize work with multiple cooperation partners, meet deadlines and maintain clear task management; Skills in preparing summaries, reports, presentations and meeting materials; Ability to analyze information, identify problems and propose practical solutions; Ability to travel on business trips; Experience in implementing European Union-funded projects will be considered an advantage; Interest in artificial intelligence solutions, digital governance or public sector innovation will be considered an advantage. We offer: Dynamic work in a friendly team; Social benefits; Stable remuneration; Health insurance after probation period; Opportunity to work remotely. Salary: Monthly salary (gross) from 2400 EUR according to qualifications and experience. Contact information: Submit your CV with a cover letter by September 4, 2026 with the reference "EUNOMIA.AI Project Information Technology Project Manager" to: [email protected]. The position needs to be started as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term position for the duration of the EUNOMIA.AI project implementation. We will contact candidates invited for the next selection round within 1 week after the deadline. 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 - GDPR), the Culture Information Systems Centre informs: Purpose of personal data processing - staff selection to establish employment or civil service legal relations; personal data controller - Culture Information Systems Centre, Tērbatas Street 53-2, Riga, LV-1011, phone 67843084, for questions regarding personal data processing contact [email protected]; legal basis for data processing - Article 6, paragraph 1, point c) of GDPR (processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation applicable to the controller) and point a) (the data subject has consented to the processing of their data, expressed by submitting their data to the personnel selection competition); Article 38 of the Labour Law. Categories of personal data - information identifying natural persons; contact information of natural persons; education data of natural persons; employment experience and skills data of natural persons; data obtained during job interviews. Personal data retention period – 3 calendar months (after the competition closes), unless a dispute arises and the Culture Information Systems Centre needs to defend its legitimate interests. In such cases, personal data may be retained until the protection of legitimate interests is ensured. Rights of the data subject - right to request and receive information about your data processing in accordance with Article 15 of GDPR; right to rectify inaccurate data; right to erasure of your data; right to lodge a complaint with the State Data Inspection. More information about personal data processing at the Culture Information Systems Centre is available in the Privacy Policy.
Legal Counsel
If your values are also people, professionalism, responsibility, and collaboration, The Ministry of Welfare invites you to apply for a vacant civil service position – Legal Counsel In the Children and Family Policy Department's ESF project "Support Instruments for Reducing Domestic Violence" for a fixed term (until October 31, 2029) Key responsibilities: Provide legal support for Project implementation in accordance with conditions, action plans, and schedules; Ensure procurement activities necessary for Project implementation, including developing procurement specifications and other necessary procurement documentation; Coordinate procurement procedures, analyze opportunities for their improvement, and provide relevant recommendations; Coordinate the work of the procurement commission, including evaluating proposals (applications) submitted by candidates in accordance with procurement specification requirements; Ensure preparation and coordination of procurement and cooperation agreements implemented in the Project; Monitor compliance of procurement procedures performed in the Project with regulatory requirements; Participate in the development of regulatory act drafts related to Project implementation, provide recommendations on regulatory acts necessary to ensure successful Project implementation; Consult Project management and implementation personnel on legal matters. Requirements for candidates: Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; First-cycle higher education in law; Legal work experience; Experience in public procurement (participation in procurement commissions, development of procurement documentation, cooperation with the Procurement Supervision Bureau, etc.) in the last five years; Desired experience in implementing projects financed by European Union funds or other financial instruments; Understanding of state administration operations and regulatory acts governing this field; Knowledge of administrative procedure, public procurement, and obligations law; Education acquired in the state language or language skills corresponding to C level 2, as required; English language skills at least at B1 level, necessary for performing job duties to ensure understanding of international best practice examples; Good computer skills (Office applications). We offer: Monthly salary from EUR 1,894 to EUR 2,090 (before tax deductions) in accordance with the classification of the state and local government institution position catalog established by the Cabinet of Ministers and considering the salary group corresponding to the position, as well as individual professional qualifications and competencies; Allowances and social guarantees in accordance with established state administration provisions; Responsible and interesting work; Continuous professional development of knowledge, skills, and abilities; Support for work-life balance, including the option to use childcare facilities and flexible working hours; Work location in Riga city center with hybrid work options and good working conditions. Documents to submit: CV; Motivated cover letter; Copies of documents certifying education; Copy of document certifying state language proficiency (for candidates who did not acquire education in the state language); For candidates who obtained education abroad, please include a document on its academic recognition in Latvia. Documents must be submitted by September 14, 2026, sent to: [email protected] with the note "AIVĢM_juriskonsults". For inquiries, phone 20680981. We will review applications from candidates who have submitted all indicated documents. We will contact candidates who are selected for the second round of the competition after evaluation of submitted documents. Please note that the second round of the competition (job interview) will be organized in person or online. Please note that to begin work at the Ministry of Welfare and formalize legal relationships, you will need an electronic signature. 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 Ministry of Welfare informs you that: - Personal data indicated in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; - The data controller for your personal data processing mentioned above is the Ministry of Welfare. You can review the Ministry of Welfare's privacy policy on the website: http://www.lm.gov.lv/lv/par-mums/personas-datu-apstade
Senior Expert
If your values are also people, responsibility, professionalism, and collaboration, we invite you to apply for the competition announced by the Ministry of Welfare for a vacant civil servant position – Senior Expert at the Department of Social Services and Disability Policy - for an indefinite period. Position purpose: to ensure the development of legal acts and their amendments in the field of social care services. We offer: monthly salary from 1900 EUR to 2090 EUR (before taxes) in accordance with the classification of the job catalog for state and local government institutions established by the Cabinet of Ministers, taking into account the salary group corresponding to the position, as well as individual professional qualifications and competencies; responsible and interesting work in a supportive and positively minded team; supplements and social guarantees in accordance with those established in public administration; advancement of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities; support for work-life balance, including the possibility of using a nursery, flexible and hybrid working hours; workplace in the center of Riga (Skolas Street 28) and good working conditions; health insurance policy after 3 months of service. Main job responsibilities: develop legal act drafts and provide suggestions for state policy in the field of social services (social care and social rehabilitation services); prepare opinions on development planning documents and legal act drafts developed by the Ministry's structural units and other state administration institutions, state and local government institutions on matters within the department's competence and within the scope of delegated tasks; ensure evaluation and support of internal normative act drafts of subordinate institutions and service providers of state-delegated tasks, as well as prepare suggestions for contracts and their amendments with social service providers; assess policy development and implementation (including the performance of contracts with social service providers) in the field and matters of responsibility, identify problems, and provide suggestions for their resolution. Requirements for candidates: academic or second-level higher professional education in social or legal sciences; at least three years of work experience in public administration; at least three years of work experience on social policy issues; knowledge of the social security system, policy planning, and evaluation; ability to develop legal act drafts, prepare reports and opinions; good English language skills (at least B1 level) necessary for using international sources and participating in EC and other international working group communications; education obtained in the state language or state language proficiency corresponding to C level 1st degree. Documents to submit: motivated cover letter indicating information about work experience in accordance with the requirements specified in the announcement; CV; copies of documents confirming education; copy of document confirming state language proficiency (for candidates who did not obtain education in the state language - confirmation of language proficiency corresponding to C level 1st degree); for candidates who obtained education abroad, please attach a document on its academic recognition in Latvia. Documents must be submitted by September 9, 2026, by sending them to the e-mail: [email protected] with the notation "LM_SPIPD_VE". Phone inquiries: 20680981. We will review applications from candidates who have submitted all indicated documents. We will contact those candidates who, after evaluation of submitted documents, are selected for the second round of the competition. The second round of the competition (job interview) will be organized remotely. Please note that in order to start work at the Ministry of Welfare and formalize legal relations, you will need an electronic signature. By applying for a vacant civil servant position, the candidate confirms that he/she meets the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. 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), the Ministry of Welfare informs that: - personal data specified in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; - the processor of the aforementioned personal data of yours is the Ministry of Welfare. You can familiarize yourself with the Ministry of Welfare's privacy policy on the website: http://www.lm.gov.lv/lv/par-mums/personas-datu-apstrade
Accountant (Fourth Level Qualification)
Position: Accountant (Fourth Level Qualification). Employer: Riga Stradiņa University. Category: Banking / Insurance / Finance / Accounting. Salary: from 2200 EUR. Full-time position. Location: Mellužu Street 17, Riga.
Specialist in Child Rights Protection
The Child Protection Centre announces a competition for One (1) Child Support Specialist position in the Support Services Department, Project Support Services Implementation Division – in Riga (for the duration of project implementation until 30.09.2027.) Position objective: To provide support, representation of rights and interests, and connection to appropriate services for children in out-of-home care who have behavioral and/or addiction problems within the framework of the EU-funded project "support measures for children with behavioral and addiction problems and their families" (hereinafter – the project). Key job responsibilities: - Assessment of the child's social situation and needs: together with the child, conduct an assessment of the child's life history, experience, physical environment, needs, social functioning abilities, risk factors and resources, ensuring the child's perspective is heard; - develop a support plan together with the child; - provide support to the child and their legal representative or foster family (if applicable) in implementing the developed support plan; - create the child's file, including assessment results, the child's life history map, roadmap, support plan, cooperation agreement and assessment results; - ensure representation of the child's interests in state and municipal institutions, including involvement in cases of changing the child's out-of-home care forms and report to competent authorities about violations of children's rights; - collaborate with the child, listen to their opinion, represent and respect the child's rights and interests; cooperate with natural and legal persons involved in the child's case, establish cooperation with institutions and organizations. Requirements for candidates: - academic or second-level professional higher education in social work, social pedagogy, psychology, or pedagogy; - at least one year of experience working with families and children, or with children or youth; - understanding of state administration operations and regulatory acts regulating the field of child protection; - knowledge and skills in resolving child rights issues; - education obtained in the state language or state language proficiency corresponding to level C, stage 1; - ability to work with standard office software (MS Word and MS Excel, internet browsers, email applications); - category B driver's license. We offer: - monthly salary from 1949,00 EUR to 2052,00 EUR (before tax payment) in accordance with the established qualification category and professional experience in the relevant field acquired in the last five years; - bonuses and social guarantees in accordance with provisions established in state administration; - responsible and interesting work in the field of child rights protection; - professional knowledge, skills and competence development; - opportunity to contribute to the piloting and implementation of the Child Support Specialist service in Latvia; - opportunity to expand knowledge and gain practical experience in the field of child rights protection; - health insurance after the trial period; - cumulative working time. Documents to submit: - motivated cover letter; - CV; - copies of documents confirming education; - copy of document confirming state language proficiency (for candidates who did not receive education in the state language). For candidates who received education abroad, please attach a document on its academic recognition in Latvia. Document submission: by September 8, 2026, by sending to the email [email protected] with the indication "APD_PAPIN_BAS_Riga", phone inquiries 20680981. We will review applications from candidates who have submitted all the indicated documents. We will contact those candidates who, after the evaluation of submitted documents, are selected for the second round of the competition. We inform you that in order to start work at the Child Protection Centre and formalize legal relations, you will need an electronic signature. Based on Article 13 of the 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 Ministry of Welfare informs that: - personal data indicated in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; - the controller of the aforementioned processing of your personal data is the Ministry of Welfare. You can familiarize yourself with the Ministry of Welfare's privacy policy on the website: http://www.lm.gov.lv/lv/par-mums/personas-datu-apstrade
Information Technology Project Manager
To apply, please use the link: https://www.cv.lv/lv/vacancy/1647259/latvijas-investiciju-un-attistibas-agentura/sistemanalitikis-e-administrators-e
Senior Specialist
The Ministry of Economics announces a competition for the position of Senior Specialist at the Financial Planning and Strategy Division of the Strategic and Financial Management Department. We invite you to join the Financial Planning and Strategy Division of the Strategic and Financial Management Department as a Senior Specialist to work on strategic planning and budgeting issues. Main responsibilities: ensure the division's tasks are completed in the policy planning and monitoring process; prepare information as well as draft legislation and other documents within the division's competence; in cooperation with responsible employees of the ministry's structural units, prepare a draft of the ministry's operational strategy and a draft public report on the ministry's accomplishments; provide recommendations for the development of strategies and work plans of subordinate institutions, ensure monitoring of their implementation, and propose necessary improvements; prepare analyses of the ministry's sector budget execution, as well as evaluate performance indicators and compile execution reports in accordance with the ministry's budget subprograms and other applicable policy planning documents; carry out activities related to the administration of state basic budget subprograms; provide opinions on legislation developed by other state institutions within the department's area of competence. Requirements for candidates: higher academic or second-level professional education in economics, management, finance, law, or other social sciences; compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; excellent Latvian language proficiency and good English language proficiency (work with documents in English); knowledge in finance, economics, and strategic planning; good communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with large volumes of information; knowledge of business information technology (MS Office). We offer: interesting and challenging work in a dynamic environment; a supportive and professional team; monthly salary of 2100 euro during the trial period, with an increase of up to 10% after the trial period depending on evaluation; health insurance after the trial period. Candidates should submit documents (a motivated application and CV with a description of main job responsibilities) by sending them to the email address [email protected] or to the Ministry of Economics (55 Brīvības Street, Riga, LV-1519), fax 67280882. Phone inquiries: 67013183. Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation, we inform you that personal data provided in the application documents will be processed to ensure the competition takes place. The data controller for the processing of personal data provided in the application documents is the Ministry of Economics. Contact information: 55 Brīvības Street, Riga LV-1519, phone: +371 67013100, email: [email protected].
Senior Specialist
The Ministry of Economics announces a competition for the position of Senior Specialist at the European Union Affairs Division of the Department of European Union and Foreign Economic Relations The European Union Affairs Division team at the Ministry of Economics is looking for an energetic, collaborative colleague. We expect that you: Possess knowledge and understanding of European Union institutions and decision-making processes, as well as the adoption and implementation of EU regulations in national legislation; Are interested in European Union and other international current issues and related processes; Are resourceful and comfortable navigating large volumes of information; Have strong communication skills in Latvian and English – both verbal and written (work with documents in English); Understand the competence issues of the Ministry of Economics and are able to formulate and express opinions both verbally and in writing, including preparing theses and speech materials; Are ready for active daily work and a dynamic work environment; Meet the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; Have obtained higher education or second-level professional education (education in economics, business, or legal sciences will be considered an advantage); Have skills in working with MS Office programs and are ready to learn various information systems. Your job responsibilities will include: Coordinating and participating in the preparation and coordination of Latvia's National positions, instructions, and information reports within the competence of the Ministry of Economics, and overseeing the coordination of National positions and instructions prepared by other ministries in the ministry's areas of shared responsibility; Coordinating the process of implementation and adoption of European Union legal acts at the Ministry of Economics; Participating in the evaluation of European Union, EFTA, and European Free Trade Association court cases and related documents, including matters such as competitiveness and the European Union Single Market; Ensuring information circulation on OECD issues within the Ministry of Economics' competence areas. We offer: Responsible, interesting, content-rich work focused on professional development at one of the leading state administration institutions; Work in a professional team that values initiative and willingness to learn; Monthly salary of EUR 2025, with an increase of up to 10% after the probationary period depending on evaluation; Health insurance upon completion of the probationary period. Candidates should submit documents (a motivated application and CV with a description of main job responsibilities) by email to [email protected] or to the Ministry of Economics (Brīvības Street 55, Riga, LV-1519). Phone inquiries: 67013183. Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation, we inform you that personal data provided in the application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of the competition. The controller of personal data processing as indicated in the application documents is the Ministry of Economics. Contact information: Brīvības Street 55, Riga LV-1519, telephone: +371 67013100, fax: +371 67280882, email: [email protected].
Senior Expert
Position: Senior Expert. Employer: Competition Council. Category: State Administration. Salary: 2474–3010 EUR. Workload: Full-time. Location: Talejas iela 1, Riga.
Senior Expert
Position: Senior Expert. Employer: Competition Council. Category: State Administration. Salary: 2474–3010 EUR. Location: Talejas iela 1, Riga.