Humanitarian Mine Action Assistant (EORE Assistant)

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 to implement humanitarian 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 Humanitarian Mine Action Assistant (EORE Assistant) for its activities in Kharkiv.

Please note that the position requires working in the field

About the job

The main goal of the work is to inform the population about the risks associated with mines and explosive remnants of war, through educational activities among the population, namely meetings and events.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Conduct mine risk education sessions for adults, adolescents and children in accordance with the internal requirements of the DRC Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding Sector, using standard and approved methodologies
• Quickly respond to changes in the current situation in order to ensure the spread of awareness about the risk of mines and explosive ordnance among the affected population
• Understand and ensure compliance of mine risk education activities with internal DRC requirements
• Participate in the mine risk education planning activities
• Plan and perform community liaisons to assist in the organization of mine risk education sessions
• Provide reports on the work performed in accordance with the requirements of the DRC
• Follow the work plans and methodical recommendations
• Improve knowledge about common types of mines and other explosive ordnance
• During mine risk education activities, collect information from the population about discovered explosive objects and pass it on to the Team Leader(s);
• Perform administrative tasks (participate in the preparation of purchase requisitions, order requests, etc.) and/or other tasks at the request of the Team Leader(s)

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to be a proactive and adaptable professional with excellent communication skills. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Higher Education
• Skills of public speaking/conducting trainings, presentations or other activities with the audience in offline and online formats
• Proven experience of work with children, teenagers and adults
• Negotiation skills and experience
• Language skills: fluent and competent command of the Ukrainian language, command of English at least at a basic level
• Stress resistance
• Computer skills: basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (with an emphasis on Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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: 3-months, renewable after satisfactory probation period.
Band: I non-Manager
Designation of Duty Station: Kharkiv
Start date: As soon as possible.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

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: 16 June, 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.

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

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.