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 a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Partnerships Officer in Kyiv. The position includes occasional travel to DRC area offices.
About the job
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC’s procedures and guidelines for partnerships within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Conducts Due Diligence (DD) MEAL assessments – initial review of partner MEAL-related policies and systems as part of onboarding.
- Provides development and validation of logframes, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTs), and MEAL plans – ensuring logical coherence, feasibility, and donor alignment.
- Carries out a validation and development of MEAL tools – including surveys, Post-Activity Monitoring (PAMs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), or providing tailored guidance to partners on tool adaptation.
- Supports partner field monitoring activities in coordination with relevant DRC teams, including monitoring visits, documentation of findings, and follow-up on recommendations.
- Reviews and approves reports (narrative, final, PLT, PAM reports) – identifying inconsistencies, ensuring alignment with MEAL plans, and following up with partners for clarification.
- Supports partners in IPT – including partner coordination, issue resolution, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
- Contributes to Partners’ capacity development by training on MEAL related aspects.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have minimum 2 years of relevant work experience – preferably in social work, community development, non-governmental organizations, or civil society. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- University degree in relevant field or equivalent professional qualification.
- Knowledge/experience with Monitoring & Evaluation specifically, information management or accountability.
- Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of data analysis practices and tools.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Fluency in local language.
Desirable
- Experience working with NGOs and/or the humanitarian sector, and use of data collection tools, especially working with partners.
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-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension for an additional 12 months.
- Band: H - non-manager.
- Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv.
- Start date: ASAP.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contract; starting from EUR 2025 gross per month (depending on experience and qualifications).
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: 25 October 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.