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 in Kharkiv.

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

About the job

Main duties and responsibilities:

• 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 drivers log.
• You are responsible for the use of the vehicle.
• Perform daily maintenance according to the drivers 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 drivers 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.

Experience:

• Drivers 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

We offer:

• Contract duration: 3 months with the possibility of extension if funding is available.
• Level J
• Start Date: 20 May, 2024
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Conditions of Employment of National Staff of the Danish Refugee Council for national staff.

Application process:

All applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated resume (no more than four pages). Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.

Application deadline: 17 May, 2024

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the application deadline.

For more information about the Representation of the Danish Refugee Council in Ukraine, please see 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.