Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocateandpromote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraineandimplements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs andHumanitarianDisarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using directinterventions, supportto duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships withCSOs. DRC will continueand adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.


DRC is currently looking for a Deminer in Sumy.


About the job:
Deminer receives work assignments from the Humanitarian Mine Action Team Lead (Demining). Direct supervisor: Humanitarian Mine Action Supervisor – Demining Supervisor.
Deminer is guided in his/her work by this job description, standard operating procedures(hereinafterreferred to as the SOP), and the current regulations of the Representative Office of theDanish RefugeeCouncil in Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as the DRC). Permit for independent work of Deminer is carried out after training and checking knowledge of the SOP.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete mandatory training as part of therecruitmentprocess. Job offers will be extended to successful candidates upon completion ofthe training.


Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

  • Complete all mandatory training as determined by the Mine Action Program Coordinator.
  • Conduct safe demining procedures strictly in accordance with the instructions of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); adhere to the SOPs established for the demining procedure; applythe proper marking system as specified in the SOPs.
  • Maintain your personal protective equipment in good condition, clean it regularly and check for anydamage.
  • Maintain equipment and tools in proper cleanliness, working condition and in a complete set,including the detector and demining tools.
  • Be responsible for your own safety and maintain discipline at all times while on the work site; beresponsible for the safety of others working around you.
  • Assist with non-technical and technical surveys of areas; work hard to ensure the effectiveness of the entire team.
  • Follow the instructions of the Team Lead; immediately report any threats to the safety of the teamand/or others to the Team Lead.

About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least Secondary Education and Vocational Education or Secondary Education and Professional training in a relevant organization. Moreover,wealso expect the following:

Required

  • Physical and psychological endurance with a desire to engage in physically demanding manuallabor;
  • Willingness to work away from home for long periods of time;
  • Completion of relevant demining and security training;
  • First aid skills;
  • Previous work experience as a team member.
  • Excellent discipline and ability to follow direct instructions.

Desirable

  • Driving license and experience of driving.
  • Knowledge of English language would be an advantage.

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 performanceandavailable funding.
  • Band: J
  • Designation of Duty Station: Sumy
  • Start date: May 2026

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

Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).

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: 29th March 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.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.