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.

We are currently looking for candidates for Driver (crossover SUV 4×4 and/or Passenger minibus up to 3.5 tons) position in Zaporizhzhia.

Overall purpose of the role is to support and carry out passenger transportation within Ukraine, planning and management of transport and logistics activities in support of humanitarian assistance operations in Dnipropetrovska and Zaporizka oblasts, with business trips around Ukraine. The driver is responsible for drive, manage and administer the vehicle to provide safe and efficient transport for operations teams and field offices.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Compliance with DRC Standard Operating Procedures for Safety & Security and Fleet Management;
• Knowledge and compliance with the Traffic Rules of Ukraine 2024;
• Carry out daily checks of the vehicle technical condition in accordance with DRC Operations Handbook;
• Carry out the safe transportation of passengers and cargo on a daily basis according to DRC procedures;
• Maintain accurate, legible, up-to-date and complete records in the Vehicle Logsheet, to keep primary documentation (fiscal receipts, fuel checks, etc.) with reporting to the Fleet Team Leader on a monthly basis;
• Comply with all procedures and instructions of the organization, report malfunctions, maintenance needs of the assigned vehicle and any Road incidents that occur;
• Preparation of the assigned vehicle before and after the trip, including: general cleanliness and appearance; checking the spare tire(s) and other equipment, vehicle emergency kit, etc.; checking communication and navigation equipment, checking the first aid kit; checking fuel/oil/water levels and tire pressure; safe and secure loading;
• Control and efficiency of the use of fuel, oil and other consumables;
• Other Administrative tasks.

About you:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in driving vehicles;
• Experience of driving off-road vehicles (4×4) and/or minivan (8 passenger seats and up to 3.5 t);
• Well experienced with manual and automatic transmission;
• Ability to communicate with people in different situations;
• Work in a hazardous environment;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.)
• Fluency in the local language;
• Knowledge of English will be a privilege.

Required:

• Valid medical certificate;
• Certificate from a narcologist;
• Certificate from a psychiatrist;
• Valid driver’s license with appropriate categories.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values.

We offer:

• Contract length: 3-month renewable after satisfactory probation period;
• Level: J non-Manager;
• Designation of Duty Station: Zaporizhzhia – Full time based;
• Start date: not earlier May,01st 2024;
• Applications are open only to Ukrainian citizens, both men and women.

Application process

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

Closing date for applications: April 15th, 2024.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis, and a final candidate may be selected before the advertisement closes. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.