Driver

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations. 

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context. 

DRC is currently looking for a Driver (HMA team) in Mykolaiv.

About the job

The overall goal and role will be to ensure the safe and timely transportation of DRC HDP Ukraine personnel to any location within the area of operations.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

• Provide safe and timely transportation of DRC HDP Ukraine personnel to any place in the area of activity.

• Ensure that the vehicle is available to transport personnel at all times during business hours.

• Complete the daily driver’s log.

• You are responsible for the use of the vehicle.

• Perform daily maintenance according to the driver’s manual and report any problems to the DRC HDP – Humanitarian Mine Action Manager.

• Make sure the car is clean, including the engine, body and interior.

• Make sure the vehicle is always equipped in accordance with the driver’s manual.

• Make sure all passengers fasten their seat belts when driving, if applicable.

• Unauthorized passengers unrelated to DRC HDP programs and/or DRC HDP operations are prohibited unless approved by the base manager or DRC HDP supervisor.

• Perform all other duties as requested by the DRC HDP Inspector – Humanitarian Mine Action.

About you:

To be successful in this role we expect you to have safe driving skills and to fully perform your duties while following all relevant rules and procedures.

In addition, we also expect:

Necessarily:

• Driver’s license category B, C.

• Good computer literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Accident-free driving experience (5-7 years) in a similar position.

• Knowledge of the technical characteristics of the car

• Local knowledge.

Preferably:

• Good navigational skills on the road

• Good knowledge of the English language

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

We offer 

Contract length: Open-ended contract after successful completion of the three-month probation period. 

Band: J 

Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv

Start date: 1st September 2024

The application is open for Ukraine citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

The successful applicants from interviews has to attend training for paramedics organized by the DRC HMA Medical Coordinator in country. DRC provide accommodation and meals during the training.  The employment contract will be offered only to the successful paramedics upon completing the DRC HMA Paramedics course.

Closing date for applications: 25 August 2024

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo