Foundation “Liepāja 2027” Announces Two New Job Vacancies

The Foundation "Liepāja 2027" (Liepāja 2027) has opened two job opportunities, looking to hire a Procurement Lawyer and a Coordinator of Voluntary Activities.

The Procurement Lawyer will be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, internal regulations, and other legal documents for Liepāja 2027. This role also involves overseeing and organising the whole process of foundation’s procurement procedures, conducting price surveys and market studies, and providing professional legal support to team members.

Detailed requirements for the Procurement Lawyer job position can be found here.

The Coordinator of Voluntary Activities will focus on developing the Liepāja 2027 Volunteer Programme, creating Volunteer Guidelines for event organisers, and preparing a Volunteer Handbook. Responsibilities also include recruiting and selecting volunteers, developing an application system, maintaining a volunteer database, and organising volunteer briefings and training sessions.

For more information on the Coordinator of Voluntary Activities job position, click here.

The positions offer competitive salaries: €1,800 before tax for the full-time Procurement Lawyer role and €900 before tax for the part-time Coordinator of Voluntary Activities role.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to birojs@liepaja2027.lv by 10 October.

The Foundation "Liepāja 2027" is tasked with preparing for the Liepāja 400th Birthday Anniversary in 2025 and the programme for European Capital of Culture in 2027 and will organise a range of cross-sectoral events designed to drive the socio-economic growth of the city, attract international attention, boost tourism, and foster cooperation between public, private, and non-governmental sectors. The programme will also tap into European Union funds and private financial resources.

For more information on the European Capital of Culture 2027, please visit www.liepaja2027.lv/eng

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