The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports long-term solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced persons around the world.
DRC is currently looking for a Shelter and Settlement Assistant to work in Shostka, with possible regular field visits within Shostka and Konotop district.
About the job:
Under the supervision of the Shelter and Settlement Team Leader and/or Manager, Shelter and Settlement Assistant will provide comprehensive support and contribute to all activities related to the implementation of rehabilitation projects.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Participate in needs assessments, non-technical household damage assessments, and the collection of required data within housing recovery projects.
- Communicate with beneficiaries, community representatives, and local authorities; provide information on project activities and assistance procedures; and support beneficiaries throughout all stages of project implementation.
- Organize and support field visits, meetings, and participatory activities, as well as coordinate interaction with relevant stakeholders before and during the implementation of activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry, updating, and maintenance in internal systems and reporting tools.
- Prepare, maintain, and archive project documentation, including beneficiary agreements, acts, supporting documentation, and means of verification for implemented activities.
- Participate in monitoring visits, final inspections of completed works, feedback collection, and support project closure activities.
- Provide support in the implementation of assistance programs, including preparation of payment lists, supporting documentation, and coordination of administrative and logistical processes as required.
- Ensure compliance with data protection standards, internal organizational procedures, the Code of Conduct, and safety regulations during project implementation activities.
About you
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have at least 1 year of experience in the social sector; experience working with humanitarian organizations will be considered an advantage. In addition, we also expect the following from you:
Required
- Higher education.
- Fluency in Ukrainian.
- Computer literacy: confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Comfortable talking about sensitive topics and working with people in distress.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with vulnerable individuals and stakeholders from different walks of life.
- Organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks.
- Personal discipline, punctuality, responsibility in decision-making, honesty, sociability.
Desirable
- Experience interacting with aid recipients, local authorities, or participating in humanitarian projects.
- Basic knowledge of English is an advantage.
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: until February 28, 2027 (with the first 3 months as a probationary period), subject to renewal provided funding is available
- Designation of Duty Station: Shostka city
- Band: I
- Start date: 1st July 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details.
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: 11 June 2026.
Apply NowDRC as an employer
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 30 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 over 6,000 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 based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.