Minimum Mandatory Requirements for Candidates:

• Compliance with the requirements of Section 31, Paragraph 4 of the Law on Governance of Public Capital Shares and Capital Companies.
• Impeccable reputation.
• Compliance with the requirements of the Law “On the Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Activities of Public Officials.”
• Academic or second-level professional higher education.
• At least three years of experience in an equivalent senior management role within a relevant sector, or a senior management position requiring the competencies and knowledge necessary for professional execution of the board member’s tasks.
• Proficiency in the Latvian language (C1 level or higher) and English language skills (at least B2 level) in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Additional Requirements (examples to be included in the CV):

• Experience in managing change and development processes, including organizational structure, processes, and human resources.
• Experience in implementing digital solutions, strengthening governance and control, or improving organizational efficiency.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational strategies, understanding public capital company governance and operations, and knowledge of good corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of administrative and human resource management processes.

Desirable Requirements (may earn additional points; specific examples to be included in the CV):

• Experience in managing or supervising large-scale projects (€500,000+), including the use of European Union financial instruments.
• Experience in quality and process management.
• Understanding of procurement processes.

Key Competencies:

• Change Management (essential).
• Strategic Vision (essential).
• Decision-Making and Accountability (essential).
• Leadership and Team Management (essential).

Salary:

€4,800 per month (gross).

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by December 4, 2024 (inclusive) via email to pasts@vm.gov.lv with the subject line: “Application for NPVC Board Member Position.”

Required Documents:

• Motivated application letter.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Declaration of compliance with:
  • Section 31, Paragraph 4 of the Law on Governance of Public Capital Shares and Capital Companies.
  • The requirements of the Law “On the Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Activities of Public Officials.”
  • Impeccable reputation.
• Copies of higher education diplomas.
• Copies of professional qualifications and certificates.

Candidates shortlisted for the second stage will be asked to submit a strategic vision (in a presentation format, up to 15 minutes) outlining the main future challenges for the “National Mental Health Center” and providing insights into key priorities and proposals for addressing them.

Data Processing Notice:

In accordance with the Personal Data Processing Law, the information provided in application documents will be processed to ensure the proper conduct of the competition. Your data may be shared with the Ministry of Health’s recruitment partner. The data controller is the Ministry of Health, contact: Brīvības Street 72 k-1, Riga LV-1011, email: pasts@vm.gov.lv. You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time by contacting pasts@vm.gov.lv.

Selection Process:

The candidate selection and evaluation process will be conducted by a nomination committee in collaboration with a professional recruitment service provider. The committee is chaired by Aiga Balode, Deputy State Secretary for Digitalization and Change Management at the Ministry of Health.

Committee Members:

• Santa Gulbe, Director of the Personnel and Document Management Department at the Ministry of Health.
• Āris Kasparāns, Director of the National Health Service.
• Ilze Nežberte, Consultant at the Cross-Sectoral Coordination Department of the State Chancellery.
• Daiga Pētersone, Board Member of the Latvian Healthcare Management Specialists Association.
• Ieva Leimane-Veldmeijere, Director of the Resource Center for People with Mental Disabilities “ZELDA.”

The evaluation process will include collaboration with the recruitment service provider to ensure a transparent and effective selection.

Each board member will oversee specific areas: Aile will focus on program and service development, Tanne will handle financial management, Ogle will be responsible for personnel management, and Vekteris will oversee technology management.

The newly elected LSM board will serve for five years, beginning their roles in early January 2025 when the new state-owned company “Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs” is registered.

Board Members’ Backgrounds:

• Baiba Zūzena previously served as CEO and board member of All Media Latvia, managed the consulting company Komercizglītības centrs, and was the Deputy Chair of the Board at SIA Getliņi EKO.
• Ieva Aile is currently a board member at VSIA Latvijas Radio, responsible for programs and services.
• Inese Tanne is the Finance Director at SIA Civitta Latvija, a consulting and digital services company.
• Ilze Ogle leads strategic human resources management at AB City, a company focused on healthcare products and services.
• Ingemārs Vekteris has extensive experience as the head of Vidzemes TV, a founding member of the regional TV network ReTV, and is the Executive Director of the Latvian Broadcasting Association.

Context:

The selection process for the new LSM board members attracted 78 applicants and was conducted over three rounds. SEPLP finalized its board selection on October 30. Before their official appointment, the selected candidates met with public media employees and trade unions.

During a meeting with Latvian Television employees, questions were raised about Ivars Šulcs, initially nominated for the technology management role. Following this discussion, Šulcs withdrew his candidacy. SEPLP then nominated Ingemārs Vekteris, Executive Director of the Latvian Broadcasting Association, for the position.

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Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies Required for the Position of Chairperson:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Compliance with Section 31, Paragraph 4 of the Law on Governance of Public Capital Shares and Capital Companies.
• Adherence to restrictions outlined in the Law on the Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Activities of Public Officials, including restrictions on combining official duties as set forth in Articles 6, 7, 8, and 81.
• Consent to assume public official status and abide by associated restrictions.
• Compliance with Section 9 of the Law on State Secrets (the role requires access to classified information; candidates must meet the requirements for a special permit).
• Proficiency in the Latvian language at the C1 level, and English language proficiency at B2 level or higher (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• Academic or second-level professional higher education relevant to the field (engineering, management, economics, finance, transportation/logistics, or a similar area).
• Impeccable reputation, with no evidence to the contrary.
• At least three years of experience as a board member or equivalent senior management position in a medium or large organization, providing the competencies and knowledge required for the role of Chairperson.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience managing or overseeing large-scale investment programs or projects (≥ EUR 5 million), preferably with EU financial instruments.
• Successful experience in representing and advocating for the organization with stakeholders.
• Documented experience in managing and/or overseeing change processes.
• Board or council experience in a medium or large organization.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and internal control systems.
• Understanding of the operational field of VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” (infrastructure management, transit, logistics).
• Knowledge of public capital company operations, corporate governance principles, and stakeholder management.

Management Competencies:

• Strategic vision.
• Result orientation.
• Change management.
• Decision-making and accountability.
• Team leadership.

Remuneration:

The monthly salary is EUR 12,000 gross, in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers’ regulations on public capital company board member remuneration.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of three stages, led by a nomination committee and SIA “Fontes Executive Search.” Candidates advancing to the second round will be asked to submit a presentation on a topic specified by the nomination committee (maximum 15 minutes).

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following documents by December 19, 2024, with the subject “Application for VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” Chairperson Position” via email to: vpt@ldz.lv

• Motivated application letter (including evidence of relevant experience and skills).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the specified format.
• Declaration of eligibility in the specified format.
• Copies of higher education diplomas (for foreign qualifications, an equivalency certificate from the Center for Higher Education).
• Proof of Latvian language proficiency if education was not obtained in Latvian and proficiency is not listed in the CV.

All documents must be signed with a secure electronic signature.

Interviews may be conducted in person or remotely.

For inquiries, contact: Anna.Litvina@fontes.lv

By applying for this position, candidates confirm that the information provided is true and consent to data processing by SIA “Fontes Executive Search” and VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” for recruitment purposes. Submitted data will be retained in a restricted-access system at VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” for five years post-competition to ensure the protection of rights. Data may be deleted upon request by emailing datuaizsardziba@ldz.lv unless required otherwise by law.

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We are seeking a visionary leader to establish a health data management institution and build a team that will support the open digital health ecosystem, in accordance with the Digital Health Strategy 2022-2027.

Minimum requirements for candidates:

• Compliance with the requirements set out in Section 31, Paragraph 4 of the Law on Governance of Public Capital Shares and Capital Companies.
• Impeccable reputation.
• Compliance with the requirements of the Law “On Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Activities of Public Officials.”
• Compliance with the requirements of Section 9 of the Law on State Secrets.
• Academic or second-level professional higher education in management, finance, economics, business, law, or a related field.
• Proficiency in the official state language at C1 level or higher and English proficiency at B2 level, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• At least three years of experience (within the last 10 years) as a board member or at least three years of experience in a public institution related to sector policy planning or implementation, in a leadership position, with oversight of no fewer than 30 employees.

Additional required qualifications (specific examples to be included in the CV):

• Experience in developing and implementing operational strategies, planning, and managing processes.
• Experience leading organizational change and development processes related to structure, processes, and human resources, or in improving governance, control, and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of data management, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of finance, risk management, and data protection.
• Experience in software development, modification, testing, or support (NACE code 62.01).
• Skills in presenting, debating, persuading, and conducting constructive discussions.

Desirable qualifications (may earn additional points, specific examples to be included in the CV):

• Experience in implementing innovations, leading digital transformation projects, or transforming business models.
• Experience managing or supervising large-scale projects and utilizing European Union financial instruments (project size threshold of at least EUR 750,000).
• Understanding of the governance and operation of public capital companies and the specificities of digitalization.
• Understanding and experience related to the country’s healthcare system.

Key competencies required for the role (in line with the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 20 of January 7, 2020, on the nomination process for board and council members in state-owned or derived public capital companies):

• Strategic vision (essential competency).
• Change management (essential competency).
• Leadership and team management (essential competency).
• Development orientation.
• Decision-making and accountability.

Monthly salary: EUR 5500 (before tax).

Application deadline: October 25, 2024. Applications, along with the required documents, can be submitted either as electronically signed documents or scanned and sent via email to pasts@vm.gov.lv, with the subject “Application for the board member position at Latvijas Digitālās veselības centrs.”

Required documents:

• Motivated application letter.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Declaration of compliance with:
  • Section 31, Paragraph 4 of the Law on Governance of Public Capital Shares and Capital Companies;
  • The requirements of the Law “On Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Activities of Public Officials”;
  • An impeccable reputation;
  • Section 9 of the Law on State Secrets.
• Copies of documents certifying higher education.
• Copies of professional qualifications and any other relevant certificates.

Candidates progressing to the second round will be required to submit a strategic vision for the institution’s development, demonstrating how it can become a sustainable and modern health data management institution, citing an example of a similar institution from another EU member state. They will also need to outline priorities and proposals for the transition of functions from the National Health Service and other related agencies (in the form of a presentation, up to 15 minutes).

In line with the Personal Data Processing Law, your personal data submitted during the application process will be processed to ensure the proper conduct of the competition, and shared with the Ministry of Health’s recruitment partner. The data controller is the Ministry of Health, contact: Brīvības iela 72 k-1, Rīga LV-1011, email: pasts@vm.gov.lv. You have the right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time by submitting a request to pasts@vm.gov.lv.

Selection process:

The selection and evaluation of candidates will be carried out by a nomination committee led by Aiga Balode, Deputy State Secretary for Digitalization and Change Management at the Ministry of Health. The committee includes Santa Gulbe, Director of Personnel and Document Management at the Ministry of Health; Āris Kasparāns, Director of the National Health Service; Kristīne Priede, Consultant at the Cross-Sectoral Coordination Department of the State Chancellery; Roberts Lasovskis, Board Member of the Digital Health Association; and Daina Mūrmane-Umbraško, Representative of the Latvian Hospital Association.

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In the third round of the competition, three candidates vied for the position. During this phase, the committee assessed the candidates’ leadership competencies.

After evaluating the candidates across all three rounds, the nomination committee decided to recommend two candidates for the vacant position on the board of VAS “Riga International Airport” with expertise in financial matters, auditing, strategy development and implementation, and the operational domain of the airport. The candidates were prioritized based on their total score, and the Ministry of Transport will make the final decision on who will be appointed.

The nomination committee was chaired by Dzintra Gasūne, head of the Corporate Management Department at the State Chancellery’s Cross-Sectoral Coordination Department. The committee included Inguna Strautmane, Director of the State Capital Management Department at the Ministry of Transport; Artūrs Kokars, Director of the Aviation Department at the Ministry of Transport; Jānis Gredzens, Work Environment Coordinator at the Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Institute; Zigmārs Vestfāls, Board Member of the Latvian Aviation Association; Gita Oškāja, Deputy Chair of the Latvian Free Trade Unions Association; and Kaspars Gorkšs, Director General of the Latvian Employers’ Confederation. Fontes Executive Search, a personnel selection firm, was involved in the evaluation and selection of the candidates.

The nomination process was managed by the State Chancellery in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, following the State Chancellery’s assumption of the Cross-Sectoral Coordination Centre’s functions from March 1, 2023, including managing the nomination process for state-owned companies’ board member selections.

To facilitate the merger and establishment of the state-owned limited liability company “Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs,” stemming from the reorganization of “Latvijas Televīzija” and “Latvijas Radio,” the Public Electronic Media Council (SEPLP) has initiated a selection process for the company’s Board of Directors. This includes the positions of the Chairman and board members responsible for program and service development, financial management, technology management, and personnel management.

Composition of the Selection Committee:

The selection committee consists of seven members, including three SEPLP members, representatives from the State Chancellery’s Cross-Sectoral Coordination Department, the Baltic Corporate Governance Institute, the Latvian Media Ethics Council, and the Baltic Center for Media Excellence. The committee also includes observer representatives with advisory rights from the unions of “Latvijas Radio” and “Latvijas Televīzija” and the Latvian Journalists’ Association. The committee is chaired by SEPLP chairman Jānis Siksnis.

Detailed Committee Members:

• Jānis Siksnis, SEPLP Chairman (voting rights)
• Sanita Upleja-Jegermane, SEPLP Member (voting rights)
• Jānis Eglītis, SEPLP Member (voting rights)
• Kristīne Priede, Consultant, Cross-Sectoral Coordination Department (voting rights)
• Mārtiņš Bičevskis, Baltic Corporate Governance Institute Representative (voting rights)
• Andrejs Mēters, Chairman of the Latvian Media Ethics Council (voting rights)
• Gunta Sloga, Baltic Media Excellence Center Representative (voting rights)
• Observer members with advisory rights include representatives from the unions of “Latvijas Radio” and “Latvijas Televīzija” and a representative from the Latvian Journalists’ Association.

Recruitment Announcement and Application Process:

The positions were announced on July 29, 2024, with listings available on the websites of the State Employment Agency, SEPLP, “Latvijas Radio,” “Latvijas Televīzija,” the Cross-Sectoral Coordination Department, and the official publication “Latvijas Vēstnesis,” among other public resources.

Candidates are invited to apply by August 23, 2024, and will undergo a rigorous three-round selection process. The first round will assess compliance with mandatory requirements stated in the announcement. The second round will involve semi-structured interviews where the committee will evaluate presentations and pose standardized questions to all candidates. The final round will feature a thorough evaluation of the top candidates’ competencies by human resources specialists.

Further Information:

Additional details and the required documents, including the official announcement, CV format, affirmation form, and contest regulations, are available upon request. Queries can be directed to SEPLP via email at konkursi@seplp.lv.

Papildus informācija par konkursiem pēc pieprasījuma pieejama arī SEPLP, sūtot e-pastu uz adresi konkursi@seplp.lv.

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Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2024.

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The competition, announced on May 23, will be conducted in three rounds. During the first round, the nominations committee will evaluate the submitted documents to ensure the candidates meet the mandatory requirements.

In the second round, candidates will undergo interviews where they will present their strategic vision for addressing the future challenges of VAS “Starptautiskā lidosta “Rīga””. This includes highlighting key priorities and offering proposals for their implementation. In the third round, the committee will assess the management competencies of the candidates.

At the conclusion of the competition, one or two candidates who receive the highest evaluations will be recommended to the Ministry of Transport in a prioritized order for the final decision and appointment.

The nominations committee is chaired by Dzintra Gasūne, head of the State Chancellery’s Cross-Sectoral Coordination Department’s Capital Company Management Division. The committee includes Inguna Strautmane, Director of the State Capital Shares Management Department at the Ministry of Transport; Artūrs Kokars, Director of the Aviation Department at the Ministry of Transport; Jānis Gredzens, Coordinator of Work Environment Issues at the Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Institute; Zigmārs Vestfāls, Board Member of the Latvian Aviation Association; Gita Oškāja, Deputy Chair of the Latvian Free Trade Union Confederation; and Kaspars Gorkšs, General Director of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia. The candidate evaluation and selection process is supported by the personnel recruitment service provider SIA “Fontes Executive Search”.

The State Chancellery, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, oversees the nomination process. As of March 1, 2023, the State Chancellery has taken over the functions of the Cross-Sectoral Coordination Centre, which includes the responsibility to ensure the nomination processes for selecting board members of state capital companies.