Emergency Assistant

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 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Economic Recovery, 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 an Emergency Officer to join the team in Sloviansk. Please note that the position requires working in the field (more than 90% of the time) and traveling.

Overall purpose of the role

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines 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 responsibilities will be

Administrative and technical support:

• Carry out basic tasks within sector area (e.g. data collection).
• Carry out administrative tasks and complete payment tools and other required documents.
• Follow given work plans and guidelines.

About you

Required experience and competencies:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in administrative tasks.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Experience with following standard procedures and guidelines.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Fluency in local language.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

• Contract length: 3 months probation period with possibility of extension based on available funding.
• Level: I.
• Base station: Sloviansk office. 
• Start date: May 2024.

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

Application process

All applicants must send 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: 31st March 2024

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.