Recruitment of an Information Manager

Estonia - Latvia - Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme within European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument 2007-2013 is looking for an Information Manager

    

Please find the detailed announcement and task description for the Information Manager.

    

Required Qualification and Experience

• relevant University Degree;

• excellent knowledge of Latvian and English languages, both–oral and written, knowledge of Estonian and Russian will be considered as advantage;

• good knowledge of European Union (EU) regional development policies and relevant legislation, in particular related to European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument;

• good knowledge about EU (including Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EC External Actions (PRAG)) requirements towards publicity and information provisions;

• awareness of Baltic Sea Region policies;

• experience with implementation of EU financed projects / programmes;

• minimum one year experience with information and in public relations tasks;

• excellent writing, communication and presentation skills;

• ability to work in multi cultural environment;

• computer literacy, basic graphic design skills;

• experience with basic office management and administrative tasks.

 

Terms of Employment and Selection

The Information Manager will legally be employed under the Latvian Labour Law by the State Regional Development Agency.

The employment is foreseen on a full-time basis (40 hours a week) for the period until end 2015. The successful candidate will be expected to commence the work at earliest convenience.

A competitive salary will be offered depending on the qualification and experience of the selected candidates.

  

How to apply?

Application, consisting of the CV and a motivation letter in English, shall be addressed to Ms Unda Ozoliņa, JTF, and sent via e-mail: info@estlatrus.eu. Deadline for the submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 8 April 2010.

Pre-selected successful candidates will be invited for the interview in Riga, Latvia in April 2010.