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 sectors, including humanitarian mine action, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations, and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a Mechanic ( Mechanical Clearance) in Kharkiv.

About the job

The Mechanic (Mechanical Clearance) will support DRC’s Humanitarian Mine Action operations in Kharkiv by ensuring the operational readiness, servicing, maintenance, and repair of the GCS 200 mechanical clearance machine.

The role is essential to ensuring that the machine is maintained in a safe, serviceable, and operational condition and ready for deployment in accordance with DRC HDP SOPs, internal regulations, and manufacturer specifications. The Mechanic will be part of the Humanitarian Mine Action team and will report to the Humanitarian Mine Action Technical Field Manager.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Ensure the GCS 200 machine is in serviceable and operational condition and ready for operation the next day at the end of each working day.
• Ensure all required daily-use hand tools and workshop tools are available in the mobile workshop container/vehicle at the operational site.
• Ensure correct and timely servicing and maintenance of the GCS 200 machine in accordance with the original manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct daily checks, including first and last parade checks, as well as hour-based and scheduled maintenance checks.
• Initiate timely fault finding and rectification.
• Ensure sufficient consumable materials are available for daily GCS 200 operations at the work site.
• Record, report, and document all faults or abnormalities on the GCS 200 machine in a timely manner.
• Ensure the workshop, workshop tools, and other Mechanical Demining Team tools are well arranged, clean, and in good working condition.
• Ensure all Mechanical Demining Team documentation and paperwork is correctly completed, including daily, weekly, and monthly log sheets, spare parts records, fault reports, and workshop contents.
• Submit timely requests for all required spare parts, consumables, and tools.
• Comply with DRC SOPs, safety procedures, internal regulations, and the DRC Code of Conduct.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the line manager, related to the achievement of DRC objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role as a Mechanic – Mechanical Clearance, candidates should have at least 5 years of practical working experience as a light/heavy-duty vehicle mechanic or as a mechanic for other types of mechanical demining or earth-moving machinery, such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, backhoes, bobcats, or similar equipment. Also have good technical discipline, and the ability to work safely and effectively in field conditions. You should be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and support the operational readiness of mechanical clearance machinery and related equipment.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Good speaking, reading, and writing skills in Ukrainian
• Knowledge and practical experience of electrics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Light/heavy duty verified and approved/permitted driving licence – minimum driving license category B.
• Verified training certificates of previous work experience and knowledge.
• Receive minimum 21 days of Mechanic – Mechanical Clearance refresher training to become familiar with DRC HDP SOPs, working standards, and procedures.

Desirable

• Technical high school education or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience working on a Humanitarian Mine Action programme.
• Pre-intermediate level of English.

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 probation period, with the possibility of extension based on performance and available funding
Band: J, non-manager
Designation of Duty Station: Kharkiv
Start date: As soon as possible

This position is open to national applicants. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DanishRefugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts.

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: 21-May-2026

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