Creative Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture

Job duties: The Government Office's competence center for top managers announces a public competition for the position of Creative Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture. The Creative Undersecretary leads the shaping and implementation of cultural policy in the fields of visual arts, literature, music, performing arts, audiovisual sector and media, architecture, and design. Their cooperation partners include various cultural institutions, including target institutions, development centers, creative unions, etc. The most important challenges in the coming years are: • implementation of the cultural development plan 2021–2030 and the drafting of the cultural development plan 2030–2040; • leading initiatives aimed at organizing the creative sector, including updating state intervention logics and funding principles, ensuring constructive cooperation and dialogue with cooperation partners; • increasing the export capability of the creative sector, including the implementation of the creative economy export plan 2026–2028 within their area of responsibility; • developing and implementing initiatives aimed at supporting creators/talents and their succession; • promoting the crisis resilience of the sector.

On our part, we offer: The opportunity to work in the public service as a member of a unified team for the benefit of the Estonian state.

Other requirements: Requirements for the candidate:

• a master's degree or equivalent level of education; • at least 5 years of experience in managing an organization or structural unit; • English language proficiency at least at C1 level; • competencies according to the competence model for top managers in the public service (see https://tippjuhid.riigikantselei.ee/kompetentsimudel). The Creative Undersecretary is ready to take responsibility for strengthening Estonia's creative capacity, the vitality of culture, and international competitiveness. The role is suitable for a person who prefers to be a trendsetter in their field, is able to reach agreements under conflicting expectations, maintains a trusting atmosphere among cooperation partners, and inspires their team. They are solution-oriented, proactive, and a designer of effective cooperation networks. A preferred candidate has: • competence in strategic management and planning, systematic and result-oriented thinking; • experience in leading large-scale changes and organizing cooperation between different organizations and interest groups; • a good understanding of the functioning of the public sector and policy making; • strong experience in engagement, negotiation skills, and the ability to reach compromises; • experience in communicating with the public and appearing as a sectoral spokesperson, including on the international stage; • passion for promoting creative fields and good knowledge of them. We expect the candidate to either possess a security clearance or be ready to apply for one.

Work from home possibility: No