Procurement Specialist
The Interior Ministry Digital Center (registration No. LV90000289913) is a direct administration institution subordinate to the Ministry of Interior. The Center's mission is to promote crime prevention and combating, protection of public order and security using information processing and analysis tools, as well as to provide the Ministry of Interior and its subordinate institutions with operational radio communication and private electronic communication network systems compliant with European Union requirements. The Interior Ministry Digital Center invites applications for a position in the Development and Administrative Management Department Senior Procurement Specialist Civil Service Position (indefinite term) Your responsibilities will include: coordinate and conduct public procurement procedures; organize, support procurement commissions, and document procurement processes; prepare, evaluate procurement specifications, technical specifications, and other documentation related to procurement organization; conduct public procurement organization processes and provide methodological support to structural unit managers in procurement organization; prepare, refine, and monitor the Center's public procurement plans; prepare reports on public procurements conducted at the Center. Our requirements: compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; second-level academic or professional higher education in social sciences; one year of experience in state administration; knowledge and ability to apply the knowledge necessary for performing work duties in organizing public procurement procedures; ability to plan and organize your work processes, good collaboration, communication, and presentation skills; desired knowledge and understanding of information and communication technologies (ICT); compliance with competencies: ethics; care for order, accuracy, and quality; communication; teamwork; responsiveness; good computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint); state language proficiency (advanced level C1). We offer: interesting and responsible work in a dynamic state administration institution, in a professional team, in a responsive and friendly collective; monthly salary from 1957 euro to 2174 euro depending on individual assessment; flexible work arrangements with primary workplace at Bruņinieku Street 72B, Riga; health insurance after the trial period ends; social guarantees established in state administration; additional leave based on annual work performance evaluation; opportunity to advance your professional knowledge and skills. Please send your CV, motivation letter, and copies of documents confirming your education by September 15, 2026 (inclusive) to the Interior Ministry Digital Center at [email protected] with the subject line "Competition – Senior Procurement Specialist IN". We inform you that the controller (Interior Ministry Digital Center, contact information: Bruņinieku Street 72B, Riga, e-mail: [email protected]) will process your personal data to ensure the conduct of this personnel selection competition. More information about personal data processing is available in the Interior Ministry Information Center's privacy policy for personnel selection processes, which is available at the website: https://www.ic.iem.gov.lv/lv/personas-datu-apstrade
Senior Expert
The Ministry of Health (reg. no. 90001474921) announces an open competition for a vacant position of Senior Expert at the Cross-Sectoral Policy Coordination Division (civil servant position for a fixed term). If you are ready for new challenges, to become a professional in health policy and use your talents, knowledge and experience to achieve common public health goals, we invite you to join the Ministry of Health team as a Senior Expert at the Cross-Sectoral Policy Coordination Division. The aim of the Cross-Sectoral Policy Coordination Division is to coordinate the development of comprehensive and coherent health policy by engaging health sector experts and cooperation partners, monitor implementation progress and ensure synergy between health policy objectives and priorities with policies of other sectors. You will have the opportunity to: - Prepare drafts of legal acts and planning documents; - Prepare reports on health policy issues; - Prepare opinions on drafts of legal acts and development planning documents developed by other ministries; - Prepare opinions on drafts of European Union legal acts and policy documents; - Analyze horizontal policy issues in the health sector, prepare reports, provide recommendations; - Coordinate the preparation of the Ministry of Health's annual work plan and prepare reports on its implementation; - Represent the state in health sector working groups at European Union institutions, World Health Organization working groups and other foreign and international organizations on matters within the division's competence. We expect from you: - Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; - Higher academic or second level professional higher education in social sciences, economics, law, medicine or a bachelor's degree in health sciences in healthcare; - Practical work experience in state administration or local government; - Practical work experience in the healthcare system; - Experience in developing development planning documents or regulatory acts; - Understanding of legal acts regulating the health system and policy planning documents; - Understanding of the organization and planning of the healthcare system and public health system; - Understanding of the organization and planning of the healthcare system and public health system; - Understanding of the procedure for organizing state general statistics and health statistics; - Desirable understanding of applied research organization and methodology; - Knowledge of European Union institutions and decision-making processes, understanding of EU legal acts and their implementation mechanisms; - English language proficiency at least at B1 level to ensure communication with foreign cooperation partners; - Ability to plan your work and take responsibility for assigned duties; - Ability to critically analyze information, formulate your opinion, high sense of responsibility; - Digital literacy, ability to apply digital analytics tools, including Power BI; - Excellent communication, collaboration skills and negotiation skills, ability to build positive interactions, accuracy and sense of responsibility. We offer you: - Interesting and dynamic work; - Training appropriate to the work performed; - Friendly, responsive and professional colleagues; - Growth opportunities in the health sector; - Workplace in the center of Riga; - Social guarantees, including health insurance; - Salary 2150 EUR (before tax). Application documents (application letter (please include information confirming the presence of work experience indicated in the advertisement), CV, copy of diploma) should be submitted within 15 (fifteen) days from the publication of the advertisement on the Employment State Agency Vacancies Portal by sending them to the e-mail [email protected] with the note "PPKN Senior Expert". We inform you that your application is processed in accordance with the requirements of personal data processing within the framework of this competition, the data controller is the Ministry of Health, Brīvības iela 72 k-1, Riga. We will contact the candidates who are invited to the second round of the competition.
Project Manager
MINISTRY OF SMART ADMINISTRATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT announces a competition for the position of PROJECT MANAGER Digital Policy Department Digital Policy Management Division (fixed-term employee position) ABOUT US The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development is the leading state administration institution in regional development planning and coordination, municipal development and oversight, territorial development planning and land management, implementation of the one-stop shop principle for state and municipal service accessibility, as well as e-governance, digital transformation in state administration, and nature protection. Our values - rule of law, professionalism, creativity and innovation, collaboration and flexibility, purposefulness and motivation, loyalty and belonging. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and coordinate the implementation of the European Union "Digital Europe" program project "EUNOMIA.AI", including: plan and monitor project activities, budget, risks, and achievement of results; coordinate cooperation with project partners and stakeholders; prepare project substantive and financial reports; organize publicity and communication activities. WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE higher education in social sciences, law, or political sciences, preferably with additional knowledge in project management; experience in project management or implementation, preferably in international or large-scale projects; desired experience working in public administration; knowledge of project management, financial planning, and quality management; understanding of current issues in digital development and the information society; very good English language skills (working with documents in English, participation in international working groups, communication with international organizations); developed collaboration, communication, and argumentation skills; ability to plan and organize work, set priorities, and achieve results within specified timeframes; analytical thinking and high sense of responsibility. WE OFFER a professional, dynamic, and responsible work environment with responsive and knowledgeable colleagues; opportunities for professional growth and knowledge development; monthly salary EUR 2535 (before tax payment); health insurance, additional leave, and other motivation measures in accordance with regulations and work results. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Send a motivation letter and curriculum vitae in Latvian to the email: [email protected] with the notation "Application for the DPD Project Manager position competition". Phone for inquiries 67026902. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Position for a fixed term until June 30, 2029 in the European Union "Digital Europe" program project "EUNOMIA.AI" - for the implementation of generative artificial intelligence solutions in public administration (Apply AI: GenAI for the public administrations). We will contact candidates who advance to the next round of the competition. Personal data will be processed to ensure the selection process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation requirements. Data controller: Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development, reg. no. 90000028508, Peldu Street 25, Riga, LV-1494. More information: https://www.varam.gov.lv/lv/personas-datu-apstrade
Senior Expert
MINISTRY OF SMART ADMINISTRATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT announces a competition for the position of SENIOR EXPERT in the Development Instruments Department National and Foreign Support Instruments Division (state civil service position for a fixed term) ABOUT US The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development is the leading state administration institution responsible for regional development planning and coordination, municipal development and supervision, territorial development planning and land management, implementation of the single window principle in state and municipal service delivery, as well as e-governance, digital transformation in public administration, and nature protection. Our values - rule of law, professionalism, creativity and innovation, collaboration and flexibility, purposefulness and motivation, loyalty and belonging. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES You will be responsible for: Preparation of the European Economic Area Financial Instrument 2021-2028 program, including preparation of the restricted selection competition application evaluation procedure; Implementation of the European Economic Area Financial Instrument 2021-2028 program, including participation in the evaluation of restricted selection competition applications; Monitoring of the European Economic Area Financial Instrument 2021-2028 program, including organization of meetings with donor country partners and preparation of information on the program implementation status. WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE Higher education in economics, finance, business management, management science, law, or another field relevant to the position, supplemented with professional knowledge necessary for the role; Knowledge and experience in managing national and European Union structural funds or other foreign financial instrument programs or projects; Interest and knowledge in regional development, civil protection, or state aid regulation issues, as well as understanding of policy documents and regulatory acts in these fields; Understanding of the state administration system and preferably work experience in public administration and in developing policy planning documents or regulatory acts; Ability to work both in a team and independently, conceptual thinking, good communication skills, results-oriented approach, and professional ethics; Very good English language skills (job duties include working with documents and communication in English); Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. WE OFFER A creative, diverse, and dynamic work environment with responsive colleagues; Opportunity to grow professionally and enhance your knowledge; Monthly salary of 2250 EUR before taxes; Health insurance, additional leave, and other motivation measures based on work results; Work location in central Riga. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Send a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae describing your background and work experience in Latvian to the email: [email protected] with the reference "Application for the competition for the Senior Expert position at AID NAAIN". Phone for inquiries 67026902. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION By applying for a vacant state civil service position, the applicant confirms compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law. Based on Part 1.1 of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law, a person who has reached the statutory retirement age may also apply for the position, as the position is filled for a fixed term. Please note that we will contact applicants who are selected for the second round of the competition. Personal data will be processed to ensure the selection procedure (in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation). Data controller - Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development, registration number 90000028508, Peldu Street 25, Riga, LV-1494. Additional information: https://www.varam.gov.lv/lv/personas-datu-apstrade Position term: until December 31, 2031.
Senior Expert
Position: Senior Expert. Employer: State Defense Logistics and Procurement Center. Category: Transport / Logistics. Salary: 1930–2110 EUR. Full-time position. Location: Biksēres iela 6, Riga.
Electrical Technician (Electrical Equipment Specialist)
Position: Electrical Technician (Electrical Equipment Specialist). Employer: Joint-stock company "Augstsprieguma tīkls". Category: Electronics / Energy / Electrical Power. Salary: 1650–2000 EUR. Hours: Full-time. Location: Dārzciema iela 86, Rīga.
Senior Expert
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE announces an open competition for a civil service position Senior Expert, Industrial Policy Division Defence Industry and Innovation Policy Department Join the team shaping Latvia's defence industry development policy! We are looking for a colleague who will analyze EU and NATO initiatives, develop proposals for Latvia's positions, and cooperate with state, industry, and international partners to promote Latvia's defence industry competitiveness. We offer: the opportunity to perform interesting and responsible work in state administration, contributing to the development of Latvia's defence industry and policy-making; the opportunity to work in a team of knowledgeable professionals; social guarantees in accordance with state administration regulations, health insurance policy; additional leave after the first year of work; monthly salary from 2095 EUR to 2549 EUR (before tax deductions), vacation allowance. Main duties of the position: analyze EU, NATO, and other international organizations' initiatives in the field of defence industry, assessing their impact on Latvia's interests; establish and coordinate cooperation with state administration, defence industry, research, and international partners; coordinate the collection of defence sector and industry views and prepare proposals for Latvia's positions on EU and NATO initiatives; represent Latvia's interests and sector views in international working groups, forums, and organizations; implement initiatives established in the Defence Industry and Innovation Support Strategy 2025-2036 and promote the development of the national defence industry. Requirements for candidates: compliance with the requirements of Article 9 of the Law "On State Secrets"; compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; academic or professional higher education level, preferably in international relations, policy science, or economics; experience in preparing documents and draft regulatory acts; understanding of state administration processes and EU and/or NATO institutional, decision-making, or policy coordination processes; experience working with foreign institutions and international organizations; very good English language skills (knowledge will be tested), as duties include representing the ministry and providing views in various international formats, preparing materials and documents in English; we will additionally value knowledge of defence industry issues in Latvia, the EU, and NATO; excellent communication, cooperation, and stakeholder engagement skills; interest in the state defence sector and National Armed Forces development issues; ability to compile and analyze large volumes of information and drive issues to completion; ability to act and analyze information in non-standard situations. To perform the duties of this position, the civil servant must independently use a national electronic identification solution, i.e., eSignature eID. The employee holding this position is subject to Article 17(1), point 23 of the Law "On Emergency Situations and States of Exception". Documents to be submitted by competition candidates: competition candidate questionnaire (available at https://www.mod.gov.lv/lv/vakances); signed curriculum vitae in Latvian; cover letter; copy of document certifying higher education (for candidates who obtained education abroad, please attach a certificate from the Academic Information Centre on its academic recognition in Latvia). These documents must be submitted or sent to the Personnel Division of the Ministry of Defence at Kr. Valdemāra Street 10/12, Riga, LV–1473 within 14 days or sent to the Ministry of Defence email address [email protected] Inquiries: phone 67335268, 67335200. 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 Defence informs that: 1. Personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; 2. The data controller is the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia (registration No. 90000022632), Kr. Valdemāra Street 10/12, Riga, LV-1473.
Senior Expert
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE announces an open competition for a civil service position Audit and Inspection Department Audit Division Senior Expert We offer: the opportunity to perform responsible and interesting work in state administration in the defence sector; the opportunity to work in a team of knowledgeable professionals, contributing to the strengthening of Latvia's defence and security; the opportunity to expand knowledge and professional skills; workplace in central Riga; additional leave after the first year of work; social guarantees in accordance with those established in state administration, health insurance policy; monthly salary from EUR 2095 to EUR 2549 (before tax deductions), vacation allowance. Main job duties: plan and organize the conduct of internal audits and post-audits, with in-depth specialization in the field of conducting audits of European Union funded programs and project management; independently, based on risk assessment, conduct planned internal audits and provide assessments of internal control system operations; provide recommendations to the State Secretary or head of institution on necessary improvements to the internal control system; ensure preparation of written audit completion reports for each conducted internal audit, develop and submit to the department head, the Ministry and its subordinate institutions, including NBS, the schedule for implementation of recommendations; participate in the work of audit, thematic inspection and investigation groups. Requirements for candidates: compliance with the requirements of paragraph 9 of the Law "On State Secrets"; compliance with the requirements of paragraph 7 of the State Civil Service Law; academic or second level professional higher education in economics (finance, accounting, audit), management sciences or law; desired internal auditor certification; desired experience in state administration of at least three years; professional skills to compile and analyze extensive information; ability to independently perform analytical work, preparing assessment reports on the operation of the internal control system, providing suggestions for its improvement; desired knowledge of internal audit, internal control system operations and risk management; desired knowledge of European Union financial instruments; good communication and cooperation skills, high sense of responsibility, accuracy; interest in the state defence sector and NBS tasks; good English language knowledge to ensure audits on the implementation of European Union instruments; good computer application skills, good skills in working with MS Excel; desired experience working with the resource management system "Horizon". To perform the job duties, the civil servant must use an independently registered national electronic identification solution, i.e., eSignature eID. The position is subject to paragraph 23 of the first part of paragraph 17 of the Law "On Emergency Situations and States of Exception". Documents to be submitted by competition candidate: competition candidate questionnaire (available at https://www.mod.gov.lv/lv/vakances); signed curriculum vitae in Latvian; cover letter; copy of document certifying higher education (for candidates who obtained education abroad, please attach a certificate from the Academic Information Centre on its academic recognition in Latvia). The mentioned documents must be submitted or sent within 14 days to the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Defence at Kr. Valdemāra Street 10/12, Riga, LV–1473 or sent to the electronic mail address of the Ministry of Defence [email protected] Inquiries phone 67335268, 67335200. Based on 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) Article 13, the Ministry of Defence 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 controller is the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia (registration No. 90000022632), Kr. Valdemāra Street 10/12, Riga, LV-1473.
Investigator (State Revenue and Customs)
TAX AND CUSTOMS POLICE (Reg. No. 40900041735) announces a competition for the position of Senior Investigator Officer in the Customs Investigation Division of the Tax and Customs Police (1 vacancy for an indefinite period) The Tax and Customs Police is a direct administration agency under the supervision of the Minister of Interior, whose purpose is to ensure lawful, fair and efficient implementation of state administration functions in detecting, preventing and investigating criminal offenses and other violations of law in the field of state revenue and customs. If you are motivated by meaningful work and the opportunity to contribute daily to state security and strengthening the rule of law, we invite you to join our team. Our values are: efficiency, accountability, cooperation, integrity and professionalism. If you have: academic or second-level professional higher education; experience in the field of detection and prevention of criminal offenses not less than two years (preferably acquired in the last 5 years); knowledge of legal acts in the field of detection and prevention of criminal offenses; ability to work under high-intensity conditions and find solutions in complex situations; compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the Law "On Tax and Customs Police" and Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; compliance with the criteria specified in the second part of Article 9 of the Law "On State Secrets" and you are not prohibited from accessing state secret objects in accordance with the third part of Article 9 of the Law "On State Secrets"; an impeccable reputation. We will appreciate if you have a Category B driver's license. If you wish to invest your knowledge and skills in interesting and dynamic work and: Conduct investigations in criminal proceedings on criminal offenses in the customs field: review submitted information indicating a possible commission of a criminal offense and initiate criminal proceedings as soon as the grounds and basis provided by law are established, or refuse to initiate criminal proceedings; investigate criminal offenses in pre-trial criminal proceedings (including particularly complex and large-scale cases); ensure compliance with procedural tasks and instructions of courts, prosecutors and other competent authorities and officials; lead and/or participate in the work of investigation groups in the pre-trial process. Join our team because we offer: monthly salary from 1754 to 2565 EUR (gross), depending on your professional experience in the respective field acquired in the last five years; allowance for service rank; allowance related to the specific nature of the position (service, work), in the amount of 300 EUR; personal development and professional knowledge advancement; social guarantees; health insurance policy; additional vacation days according to work results. You will have the opportunity to obtain higher education at the expense of the state budget in part-time study programs based on the needs of law enforcement agencies: pre-trial investigation (bachelor's or master's degree); management of law enforcement, criminal sanctions and rescue services (master's degree); protection of economic security (master's degree). We will particularly appreciate candidates with: academic or second-level professional higher education in law, economics, business, administration (finance, banking and insurance, accounting and taxation) or legal science; Officer's service location: Talejās Street 1, Riga (on-site). Please send your application letter, curriculum vitae (CV) indicating a copy of your education certificate within 10 days from the date of publication of this announcement on the State Employment Agency vacancy portal to the Tax and Customs Police, Talejās Street 1, Riga, LV-1026, or to the email address [email protected] with the indication: "Competition for NMP_MLID_VI_Name_Surname". For applicants who obtained their education abroad, please attach a document on its academic recognition in Latvia. We will contact those applicants who are selected for the second round of personnel selection. By applying for a vacant officer position, the applicant confirms that they meet the requirements of Article 7 of the Law "On Tax and Customs Police" and Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law and the criteria specified in the second part of Article 9 of the Law "On State Secrets" and are not prohibited from accessing state secret objects in accordance with the requirements of the third part of Article 9 of the Law "On State Secrets". In accordance with 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) Articles 13(1) and 13(2), we inform you that personal data indicated in your application documents will be processed to ensure a high-quality selection competition in accordance with the relevant regulations in the field of employment. The personal data controller is the Tax and Customs Police at Talejās Street 1, Riga, LV-1026, phone +371 67120091. If you have any questions about the competition, call +371 23553652 or ask your question by writing to the email address [email protected] with the indication "Question about the competition".
Legal Counsel
RĪGAS ŪDENS SIA Reg. No. 40103023035 invites to apply for LEGAL COUNSEL Legal Department / SIA Rīgas ūdens We are looking for a professional who can provide legal support to the company's daily operations with responsibility and precision. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing contracts and agreements necessary for the company's operations • Drafting civil procedural documents for court, as well as documents for insolvency proceedings and inheritance matters • Preparing responses to client inquiries • Providing legal consultations to company employees We expect from you: • Higher education in law • Precision, high sense of responsibility, and ability to work independently • Good skills in working with MS Office applications • State language proficiency (C1 level) We offer you: • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, development-oriented company • Responsible and professional work in a professional team • Salary of 2290 EUR gross per month • Health insurance after the trial period ends • 5 additional paid vacation days per year • Support for professional development and training We await your application (CV) in Latvian. Apply here: APPLY Please note that we will contact candidates who are selected for job interviews. Please note that applications will be reviewed during the selection process and the vacancy may be closed before the deadline.
Head of Economic Department / Director / Manager
Position: Head of Economic Department / Director / Manager. Employer: State limited liability company "Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs". Category: Management / Administration. Salary: from 2000 EUR. Hours: Full-time. Location: Zaķusalas krastmala 33, Riga.
Project Manager
To apply, please use the link: https://www.cv.lv/lv/vacancy/1647861/latvijas-investiciju-un-attistibas-agentura/strategisko-investiciju-vaditajs-a-energetikas-nozare
Legal Advisor
The Maintenance Allowance Guarantee Fund Administration announces an open competition for a vacant position in the LEGAL DEPARTMENT LEGAL ADVISOR official position for a fixed term (anticipated period until July 2028) The Maintenance Allowance Guarantee Fund Administration provides maintenance allowances for child upkeep from state budget funds when a parent fails to support the child. To implement this function, the Maintenance Allowance Guarantee Fund Administration: reviews applications for maintenance allowance payments and assesses individuals' rights to receive maintenance allowances; evaluates and applies the most effective solutions for recovering paid maintenance allowances; implements daily cooperation between states in cross-border maintenance allowance matters. Requirements for candidates: compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; higher legal education (second level), lawyer qualification; knowledge of administrative law and international law; English language proficiency; result-oriented approach, good communication and analytical skills; ability to work with MS Office and internet resources at user level. Duties to be performed: prepare draft administrative acts in maintenance allowance matters; prepare documents in the field of maintenance allowance provision and enforcement; provide consultations on maintenance allowance issues; review cross-border applications and prepare application drafts in cross-border maintenance allowance matters; ensure verbal and written communication in English in cross-border maintenance allowance matters. The Maintenance Allowance Guarantee Fund Administration offers: training for performing job duties; responsible and interesting work in state administration; opportunity to expand knowledge and gain professional experience; opportunity to perform work duties remotely; flexible working hours; health insurance after the probation period. Monthly salary: the position is classified at level II of job family 24, corresponding to salary group 10; salary steps: 1st step - 1800 euro; 2nd step - 1900 euro; 3rd step - 2100 euro; 4th step – 2300 euro; upon taking office, the salary is set according to the 1st step. Application documents (a motivated application with a certificate of compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law and information about acquired professional experience, a copy of a document certifying education, and CV) may be submitted to the Maintenance Allowance Guarantee Fund Administration (15 Raiņa Boulevard, Riga, LV-1050), electronically by sending to email: [email protected] or via e-address by September 14, 2026. Telephone for inquiries: 67830626.
Quality Manager
RIGA CITY MUNICIPALITY OUTDOOR SPACES AND MOBILITY DEPARTMENT announces a competition for a vacant position Administrative Management Quality Manager (full-time position for an indefinite period) The Riga City Municipality's Outdoor Spaces and Mobility Department is the leading institution of Riga City Municipality in the field of traffic, transport (including public transport services) and outdoor lighting, responsible for maintaining, designing and organizing the construction of transport infrastructure facilities, supervising, coordinating and controlling public transport services and passenger commercial transportation, resolving and coordinating traffic organization and traffic safety matters, maintaining the city's public transport system and developing development concepts, attracting investments for the realization of approved concepts, organizing the operation, maintenance and decorative lighting management of Riga City Municipality's outdoor lighting networks, maintaining and managing street lighting, traffic lights and street clocks, technical operation and maintenance of mechanisms, ensuring the maintenance of territories owned or belonging to the municipality, renovating objects in municipal ownership and public use, and implementing territory improvement projects. We will entrust you with Ensuring the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of quality management system principles. Identifying, analyzing and evaluating factors affecting the department's processes and quality management system operations, developing proposals for risk reduction and prevention. Developing a quality management system model and its implementation plan. Developing, implementing and coordinating quality improvement initiatives, methods and tools to promote the effectiveness of departmental processes, service quality and a customer-oriented approach. Developing process maps, process descriptions, instructions and other process-regulating documents. Performing process risk identification, assessment and monitoring, coordinating risk mitigation measures planning and controlling their implementation. We expect Higher education. Higher level state language proficiency. Work experience in the field of quality management. Knowledge of record keeping and ability to prepare legal documents. Analytical thinking, ability to work with large volumes of information. Good information technology skills. A sense of responsibility and the ability to independently and purposefully organize work. We offer A dynamic work environment and responsible work for an indefinite period in Latvia's largest municipality. An opportunity to enhance professional knowledge and skills, a professional and responsive team. Social guarantees, including health insurance after probation, vacation allowance, paid additional leave up to 10 working days. Monthly salary - 2,300.00 EUR (before tax payment). Please send a motivated application letter and CV in the state language with the notation "Quality Manager" by September 27, 2026 to [email protected] or by mail, addressing the Personnel Department of the Administrative Management of the Riga City Municipality's Outdoor Spaces and Mobility Department, Ģertrūdes Street 36, Riga, LV-1011. Contact phone: 67012737. Thank you all for your response and please note that we will contact candidates who are invited to the next selection round! Your personal data processor is Riga City Municipality (institution - Riga City Municipality's Outdoor Spaces and Mobility Department, address: Ģertrūdes Street 36, Riga, LV-1011; email: [email protected]). The purpose of personnel selection is to identify the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment legal relations. More information about the processing of the candidate's personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.
Director/Head of Architecture and Arts Department
The National Heritage Protection Authority announces an open competition for a vacant civil service position Head of the Architecture and Arts Department of the National Heritage Protection Authority (permanent position) Requirements for Candidates - Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; - Higher academic or professional education in architecture or another field relevant to the duties of the position. Education in architecture will be considered a preference; - At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of cultural heritage protection, research, documentation, or management; - At least 3 years of experience in a management position or in managing projects and teams; - In-depth knowledge of regulatory acts governing cultural heritage protection; - In-depth knowledge in the field of architecture and cultural heritage; - Understanding of territorial development planning, construction, and cultural heritage preservation processes; - Strategic vision, ability to make informed decisions, set priorities, and achieve results; - Highly developed cooperation, communication, and team management skills; - State language proficiency at C1 level and proficiency in at least one foreign language at B2 level; - Good digital skills, including work with geographic information systems, document management, and office information systems. Preferences for Candidates with - A doctoral degree or equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognized in Latvia; - Experience in state administration; - Experience managing cultural monument preservation, research, or development projects; - Experience collaborating with professional organizations in the field, scientific institutions, or international partners; - A Category B driver's license. Main Responsibilities - Lead, plan, organize, and coordinate the work of the Architecture and Arts Department; - Determine departmental work priorities, plan resources, and ensure efficient and timely completion of assigned tasks; - Lead the evaluation of cultural monument preservation, restoration, use, and reconstruction processes; - Organize the development of methodological materials and guidelines for addressing architectural and art monument preservation issues; - Coordinate complex and strategically significant cultural heritage preservation matters; - Represent the Authority in state and municipal institutions, working groups, advisory councils, and other professional activities. We Offer - The opportunity to significantly influence Latvia's cultural heritage preservation and development processes; - A professional and highly qualified team; - Responsible, dynamic, and socially important work; - Professional and personal development opportunities; - Health insurance after the probation period; - Flexible work organization options in accordance with the specific nature of the position; - A workplace in central Riga; - A monthly salary from 2500 euro gross per month. Application Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and copies of documents confirming your education with the notation "Head of the Architecture and Arts Department" by September 15, 2026: - Electronically to: [email protected]; - By mail: Mazā Pils iela 17/19, Riga, LV-1050; - In person at the National Heritage Protection Authority's Customer Service Center, Pils iela 20, Riga. Additional information by phone 66164785. Please Note: We will contact only those candidates whose candidacy has been advanced to the second round of the competition after evaluating the compliance of documents in the first round; Personal data provided in candidates' application documents were processed to ensure the conduct of the personnel selection process. The data controller is the National Heritage Protection Authority.
Chief Inspector (Internal Affairs)
Chief Inspector of the Inspection and Classified Regime Service Requirements for position candidates: eligibility for positions in institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs system and the Prison Administration with special service ranks as specified in Articles 4 and 7 of the Service Rules for Officials with Special Service Ranks; higher education (bachelor's degree) or Level II professional higher education in the field of legal sciences, civil and military defense, or commerce and administration; at least 6 years of service experience in the State Border Guard or another institution within the Ministry of Internal Affairs system; ability to work with computer programs (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, email and internet browsers); prior to taking office, must obtain a Category 2 (classified) special permit for access to state secret facilities. Main job duties: provide recommendations for assessing internal risks in State Border Guard operations; participate in auditor inspections; monitor and control the implementation of audit recommendations; develop and update normative acts, methodological recommendations, organizational and order documents regulating the internal control system, and participate in their development and supervise their compliance in practice; prepare opinions on draft normative acts, methodological recommendations, organizational and order documents developed by other institutions and State Border Guard structural units; participate in preparing plans for planned inspections of State Border Guard structural units; conduct unplanned inspections and participate in planned inspections; compile information on the results of planned and unplanned inspections, analyze them and provide recommendations for eliminating deficiencies; conduct service investigations and disciplinary proceedings for violations of discipline and legality by officials and employees; review submissions and complaints from legal and natural persons regarding the conduct of State Border Guard employees and potential violations. We offer: monthly salary starting from 2025 EUR to 2125 EUR before tax; additional monthly special allowance for the performance of specific functions and tasks 300 EUR; responsible and interesting work; personal development and opportunities to improve your professional knowledge; social guarantees; annual paid leave; paid healthcare services; bonus of 50% of monthly salary once per calendar year when taking annual paid leave; accidental injury benefit; compensation for the purchase of special medical optical vision correction devices (glasses lenses, contact lenses). Maximum special service rank corresponding to the position – "Major". Submitting an application: Candidates are requested to send electronically to the email address: [email protected] indicating the position title or by mail to: Head of the Personnel Department of the State Border Guard Main Administration, Rūdolfa Street 5, Riga, LV-1012: curriculum vitae (CV); motivation letter; copy/copies of documents confirming education and other documents confirming qualifications; copy of document on academic recognition of education in Latvia if education was obtained abroad. Application deadline until September 15, 2026. Additional information by phone - 26349004. Only applications from candidates who have submitted all the specified documents will be considered. We will contact candidates who, after evaluating the submitted documents, are selected for the second round of personnel selection. 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), we inform you that personal data specified in the application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition. The data controller is the State Border Guard, contact information: Rūdolfa Street 5, Riga, LV-1012; State Border Guard data protection specialist (for inquiries on data protection matters) 67075676, email: [email protected]. Information about the personnel selection process is available on the State Border Guard website.
Scientific Assistant
Riga Technical University reg. No. 90000068977 announces a competition for vacant scientific staff positions: FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology for one (1) SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT position (full-time) – Field of Natural Sciences; Chemistry, Specialty in Organic Chemistry Requirements for Candidates: Required Education: Master's degree (in natural sciences or engineering sciences and technology); Experience and skills in conducting scientific research in organic chemistry, documented by scientific publications and participation in scientific conferences; Within the previous 6 years, author of at least 1 SCOPUS-indexed publication (in Q1/Q2 journal); English language proficiency level C1, in the context of publications and conferences. Salary: 2500 Eur/month. Candidates wishing to participate in the competition must submit electronically (signed with a secure electronic signature) to Riga Technical University's Department of Human and Organizational Development at ([email protected]): a statement addressed to the Rector regarding participation in the competition; a curriculum vitae indicating scientific, pedagogical, organizational work experience and a list of published works from the previous 6 (six) years (it is recommended to attach the list of publications as a separate attachment), as well as any other documents the candidate wishes to attach to the application to better characterize their qualifications; copies of documents confirming scientific/academic degrees or higher education and, if necessary, other documents specified in regulatory acts (for example, documents confirming state language proficiency level, etc.), presenting their originals if the candidate is participating in the competition at RTU for the first time and has not previously submitted these document copies to the Personnel Department; a public presentation report on their scientific activities, to be presented to the structural unit (or council/board) in a timely manner before election. You can familiarize yourself with all regulatory requirements on the RTU website. The competition deadline is one month from the date of publication of the announcement on the Employment State Agency website and in the National Scientific Activities Information System. Additional information (document samples, etc.) in the "Work at RTU" section of the RTU website or by writing to ([email protected]). We support an inclusive work environment and evaluate candidates based solely on achievements, qualifications, competence, and work experience. By applying for the competition, the candidate agrees to the processing of their personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (April 27, 2016) 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) and storage at Riga Technical University's Department of Human and Organizational Development. Without the candidate's consent, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, except in cases specified by the laws in force in the Republic of Latvia.
Information Technology (IT) Service Management Process Manager
Position: Information Technology (IT) Service Management Process Manager. Employer: State Joint Stock Company "State Real Estate". Category: Information Technology / Telecommunications. Salary: from 3500 EUR. Location: Talejas iela 1, Rīga.
Head of Operations Department / Director / Manager
State Plant Protection Service announces a competition for the position of Head of Operations Department If you are interested in working in a dynamic environment in the agricultural field at an internationally recognized agronomy service with an intensive work pace, we might be waiting for you in our team! We expect you to have: Higher education in business, economics, finance, or a related field. At least 1 year of experience in a management position in state administration. Experience in public procurement and real estate management. Experience in monitoring vehicle use. State language proficiency at an advanced level. Category B driver's license. Good MS Office skills. Ability to work on intensive intellectual tasks, set priorities, and analyze information. Decision-making capability, ethical standards, result achievement, and ability to motivate employees. We will entrust you with: Management, planning, and organization of the Operations Department. Ensuring material resources for the service. Planning and organizing procurement. Monitoring the use of state property and controlling contractual obligations. Resolving real estate management issues. Monitoring vehicle use through GPS. Organizing technical staff work. Participation in working groups and commissions. We offer: Monthly salary from 2000 to 2300 EUR before tax. Responsible and dynamic work in state administration. Opportunity to enhance professional knowledge and gain experience. Responsive and professional work colleagues. Health insurance, additional leave, vacation allowance, and other motivating benefits as provided by applicable regulations. Work location: Riga, Lielvārdes Street 36. For this position: 3rd Job Family, Level IV, 9 months salary group, profession code: 2422 09 Application documents (cover letter, CV, and copies of documents confirming education) should be submitted to the Personnel Department of the State Plant Protection Service within 20 calendar days from the publication of this announcement, e-mail: [email protected] By submitting your CV and application, you consent to participation in the candidate selection process for the indicated vacancy and to communication with you. Data processing purpose: ensuring the conduct of the personnel selection competition. We encourage you to include in your CV and application only the information necessary for evaluating your candidacy. Additional information about personal data processing is available in the privacy policy: https://www.vaad.gov.lv/lv/media/3825/download?attachment Please note that we will contact only those candidates who advance to the second round of selection. Please note that only candidates invited for an interview will be informed about the competition results.
Information Systems Security Administrator
Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldības iestāde "Jelgavas digitālais centrs" announces a competition for an Information Systems Security Manager position. Main Responsibilities: 1. Ensure the implementation and development of information security policies for the municipality's information systems (hereinafter - IS). 2. Monitor the information security status in the municipality's information systems, assess its compliance with the regulatory acts of the Republic of Latvia, international standards, and the functional needs of Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldība. 3. Organize and manage measures to prevent information security incidents and improve the security status of the municipality's IS. 4. Monitor IS user rights management and record-keeping, oversee user requests and development plan implementation, and ensure timely response to information security incidents. 5. Regularly control user rights compliance with job requirements, organize and conduct regular user rights audits. 6. Control the physical and logical security of the municipality's IS technological resources, determine the actual and desired risk levels for the municipality's IS. Plan and organize information security improvement measures to achieve the desired risk level. 7. Report on the electronic information security status in the municipality, its threats, deficiencies, and risks. Prepare and submit recommendations for improving information security status. 8. Monitor the creation of backup copies and archives, their compliance with information security policies. 9. Monitor event registration in information systems and the storage of registration records. 10. Implement and maintain information security management software, ensure its functionality and updates. Prevent unauthorized use of technological resources and ensure timely response to information security incidents. 11. Regularly inform information users about current information security maintenance and improvement matters. 12. Within the scope of competence, participate in the municipality's civil protection and disaster management measures. 13. Participate in Information Technology project development. Requirements for Candidates: 1. Higher education in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or information security. 2. At least three years of professional work experience in information technology, information security, or cybersecurity. 3. Knowledge of information security management principles, risk management, and cybersecurity incident management. 4. Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 standard and other information security standards. 5. Understanding of computer networks, server infrastructure, access rights management, backup procedures, and information system business continuity. 6. Ability to develop and maintain information security documentation, procedures, and internal regulatory acts. 7. State language proficiency at the highest level (C2). 8. Good technical English language skills. 9. Excellent communication, collaboration, and work organization skills. 10. Impeccable reputation. The following will be considered as advantages: 11. Internationally recognized information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent). 12. Experience working in state or municipal institutions. 13. Experience in cybersecurity incident investigation and prevention. 14. Experience working with security monitoring, vulnerability management, or security event analysis solutions. Application Documents and Information: 1. Description of life, previous work, and professional experience (CV) in accordance with the Europass CV standard, available on www.europass.lv; 2. motivated application letter; 3. copies of documents confirming education in one copy (for candidates who received education abroad, a document on academic recognition of education in Latvia must be attached); 4. other documents confirming the candidate's fulfillment of the stated requirements; 5. proof of state language proficiency for candidates whose native language is not Latvian; 6. applicant contact information (email address, phone number). Application documents signed with a secure electronic signature should be sent electronically to the email address: [email protected] by September 4, 2026 (inclusive), with the note "Application for the Information Systems Security Manager position". Applications from candidates who have submitted all required documents will be reviewed. We will contact those candidates who are selected for the second round of personnel selection. The position is classified at level III of job family 21.7 (12-month salary group) with a monthly salary up to 2128.00 euro. By applying for the vacant position, the candidate agrees to the processing of their personal data for the purpose of the selection competition - ensuring candidate selection. The data controller is Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldība (Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldības iestāde "Jelgavas digitālais centrs", Sarmas iela 4, Jelgava, LV-3001). Personal data will be stored for six months from the date of announcement of the competition results. Additional information about personal data processing by Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldība can be found on the municipality's website, in the "Personal Data Processing" section, in the notice to data subjects - participants in the personnel selection process (applicants).