Translator (Humanitarian Mine Action Officer)

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 (Humanitarian Mine Action Officer) in Kyiv.

About the job

The Translator (Humanitarian Mine Action Officer) establishes and maintains communication between national senior supervisory staff and international employees of the DRC Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) team as they develop a series of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training plans, and other technical documents. This enables the team to respond to requests from the National Authorities in a timely and effective manner. The Translator is responsible for providing written and oral translation, particularly of technical documents.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provision of interpretation between national and international DRC staff, as well as with government officials as needed.
• Provide accurate interpretation during individual or group counseling sessions and meetings, applying the principles of accuracy, confidentiality and impartiality at all times.
• Provide written translation of documents from Ukrainian into English and vice versa.
• Participate in training and interpret training materials/tools, communications, as required
• Be prepared to be deployed to field work as needed.
• Respond to occasional and urgent requests for interpretation as agreed with line manager.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager, related to the achievement of the objectives of the DRC and/or to support the implementation of the activities of the DRC.
• Ensure compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct during the implementation of activities.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 2 years of work experience in a similar position or in an international organization. We expect you to be a strong communicator and negotiator who stays resilient under pressure and approaches tasks with a positive attitude. You are committed to continuous development and comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including the HMA team, Mine Action Authorities and DRC Ukraine staff based in Kyiv. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Advanced level of English or higher (speaking, reading and writing).
• Fluency in Ukrainian (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Stress resistance and a positive attitude towards tasks.
• High professional ethics and a solid understanding of privacy policy.

Desirable

• Higher education in a relevant specialty or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Commitment to continuous development and ability to conduct training for staff.

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: 6 months with the possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funding after successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
• Band: H non-manager.
• Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv.
• Start date: November/December 2026.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; 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: 23 November 2026.