Translator

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 highly qualified Translator to join our team in Dnipro or Sumy. The role will support both offices and can be based in either location, with travel to the other as needed.

 

Your main 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.
• Act in the interests of the beneficiary (IDP). Communicate with beneficiaries in a sensitive manner, ensuring that their rights are respected.
• Conduct English/Ukrainian language lessons for national and international employees as needed.
• Provide written translation of documents from Ukrainian and/or Russian into English and vice versa.
• Participate in trainings and interpret training materials/tools, communications, etc.
• Be prepared to be part of a mobile team or 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 as a Translator we expect you to have at least 1 year of work experience in a similar position or in international organizations.

Moreover, we expect the following: 

• Full professional proficiency in English and Ukrainian(speaking/reading/writing)
• Higher education in a relevant specialty or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred
• Strong communication
• Stress resistance and a positive attitude towards tasks
• Commitment to continuous development and ability to conduct training for staff
• High professional ethics and understanding of privacy policy
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Behavioral Competencies:

• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Coping with Change

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-month probation period, with the possibility of extension based on performance and available funding
Band: H
Designation of Duty Station:  Dnipro or Sumy. The role will support both offices and can be based in either location, with travel to the other as needed.
Start date: ASAP

This position is open to national and international applicants. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

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: 25th May 2025

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.