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 800 staff in Ukraine and implements 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 two Drivers in Barvinkove. We encourage women to apply for this position and actively support gender equality within our team.

Following the recruitment process:

• The first recommended candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for 3 month as a probation period with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.
• The second recommended candidate will be offered a temporary replacement contract covering the absence of the regular driver during sick leave (approximately 1.5–3 months).

About the job

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

Kharkiv/Donetsk regions, with business trips around Ukraine. The driver is responsible for driving,

managing and administering the vehicle to provide safe and efficient transport for operations teams and

field offices.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Carry out the Daily vehicle driving duty and inspection of vehicle in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Fleet Management.
• Ensure that each vehicle is carrying a Vehicle Logbook, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher.
• Ensure that the vehicles are cleaned both inside and out whenever needed.
• Report any accident or damage or defects to the vehicle to the Fleet Officer and Security Specialist and appropriate complete Accident Report, passing it to the Fleet Officer for action.
• Check and ensure Vehicle Logbooks are correctly completed.
• Make sure that all vehicles are parked correctly during the day and at night at the office parking.
• Understand and obey all traffic laws and regulations of Ukraine and DRC in country.
• Advise the Supply Chain Officer of needed service and maintenance of the assigned vehicle minimum 3 days in advance.
• Communicating with Fleet Officers and Security Officers.
• Monitoring fuel states and organizing refuelling.
• Sending the complete Logbook to the Fleet Officer at the end of each day.
• Drivers are required to work in accordance with the operational needs of the operation.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a valid driver’s license in categories B and C

(will be an advantage). You should also possess at least three years of driving experience,

preferably with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Moreover, we also expect

the following:

Required

• Fluency in the Ukrainian language.
• Experience with manual transmission
• Accident-free driving experience (3+ years) in a similar position.
• Knowledge of the technical characteristics of vehicles.
• Basic computer literacy, including skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of the area.

Desirable

• University degree (secondary education is the minimum requirement).
• English language proficiency at level A1.

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:

Position 1: Fixed-term contract with a 3-month probationary period (with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding).

Position 2: Temporary replacement contract covering the absence of the regular employee during sick leave (approximately 1.5–3 months).

Band: J non-manager.

Designation of Duty Station: Barvinkove.

Start date: June/July 2026.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff; please refer to our website for more details.

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: 24th June 2026

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserved the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

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