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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 Translator to join our team in Mykolaiv.

About the job

The Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Translator/Interpreter is responsible for providing high-quality translation and interpretation support to national and international DRC staff, government counterparts, and other stakeholders. The role includes written translation and oral interpretation during operational, training, and coordination activities, as well as interpretation during counselling sessions, meetings, and field deployments.

The position also includes driving responsibilities, including transporting the Technical Advisors (TAs) and Technical Field Manager (TFM) as required. The role supports effective communication and operational efficiency across HMA/HDP teams and may involve deployment to field locations as part of mobile operations.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide oral interpretation between national and international staff, government representatives, and other stakeholders as required.
• Ensure accurate, professional, and confidential interpretation during individual and group meetings, training sessions, and operational briefings.
• Prepare written translations of documents from Ukrainian and/or Russian into English, and vice versa.
• Translate training materials and provide interpretation during HMA/HDP training courses and related activities.
• Be prepared to join HMA/HDP mobile teams and deploy to operational field locations when required.
• Perform driving duties, including transporting the TAs and TFM.
• Ensure effective communication is established and maintained with the OPS Room and the Area South Safety Sector.
• Perform daily vehicle checks in accordance with the Driver's Manual and report any issues to the DRC HDP TFM and the DRC South Fleet Team.
• Respond promptly to urgent interpretation requests in coordination with the line manager.
• Act in the best interests of beneficiaries, ensuring respectful, culturally sensitive, and professional communication.
• Ensure compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct and safeguarding principles.
• Adhere to DRC Fleet, Safety, and HMA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the line manager in support of DRC's operational objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 1year working experience in a similar position or within an international organization. You should demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high level of accuracy in translation and interpretation. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Interpretation, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency (C1–C2) in English and Ukrainian; proficiency in Russian is an asset.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid Category B driver's licence with at least three years of driving experience and a solid knowledge of Ukrainian traffic regulations.
• High professional ethics and a strong understanding of confidentiality principles.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a translator/interpreter with an international NGO working in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA).

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 possibility of extension to one year depending on performance and availability of funding.
• Band: H
• Duty station: Mykolaiv (Non-Family duty station)
• Start date: ASAP

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; 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: August 18th, 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.