Open Competition for Director of Services at the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture

The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture has opened a competitive procedure to fill one mid-level management post of the 1st grade, within the Services Directorate of the secretariat's own Management Unit. The notice was published in the Official Journal of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Supplement to the II Series No. 195, of 28 October 2026, through Notice No. 562/2026.

The opening of the competition was authorised by a dispatch of the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, dated 27 October 2026. The post to be filled is that of Director of Services of the Management Unit.

Application requirements#

• A university degree (licenciatura).
• Be a public administration employee, contracted or appointed on a permanent basis.
• Hold 6 years of professional experience in functions, posts, careers or categories for which a university degree is required.

Desired profile#

Specialised knowledge and technical professional experience in the areas of responsibility of the Services Directorate are valued, as well as relevant and appropriate professional training. Competencies in planning and organisation, leadership and people management, resource optimisation, responsibility and commitment to public service, and tolerance of pressure and adversity are also sought.

Selection methods#

The selection methods are a curriculum assessment and a public interview. The assessment criteria, the final grading system and its formula are set out in the jury minutes, which are made available to candidates upon request.

Remuneration#

The monthly salary follows the provisions of Decree-Law No. 383-A/87, of 23 December, with the update foreseen in Decree-Law No. 29-A/2026, of 30 January, plus the representation allowances corresponding to the post and other benefits applicable to public administration employees.

How to apply#

Applications must be addressed to the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, delivered in person or sent by post with acknowledgement of receipt, within 10 working days from the publication of the notice in the Official Journal of the RAM. The address indicated is Avenida Arriaga No. 18, 9004-519 Funchal.

Candidates must attach:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae, with supporting documentation for all situations and elements mentioned;
• A photocopy of the Academic Qualifications Certificate;
• A declaration issued by the service to which the candidate is bound, authenticated with an official seal or stamp, stating the employment link to the public service, the category held and the effective length of service in that category, in the career, in the public service and in management posts.

Jury composition#

The jury is chaired by the Chief of Staff of the Regional Secretary, Raquel de Vasconcelos Drummond Borges França, and includes two full members and two alternate members, all technicians or managers of the secretariat itself or of its cabinet.