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 will continue significant scale-up in 2026 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 Barvinkove. We encourage women to apply for this position and actively support gender equality within our team.

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.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• 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 SC 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 completed 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: 3-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.
• Band: J non-manager.
• Designation of Duty Station: Barvinkove.
• Start date: May 2026.

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

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: 4th May 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.