Humanitarian Mine Action Team Member (Deminer)

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 Deminer in Kharkiv and other regions.

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 (hereinafter referred to as the SOP), and the current regulations of the Representative Office of the Danish Refugee Council 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 the recruitment process. Job offers will be extended to successful candidates upon completion of the training.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

Considering the specifics of work in the field of humanitarian demining, the general rules, methods and technologies by which humanitarian demining is carried out are described in detail in the SOP, according to which the deminer must:

• Ensure that their clearance equipment is in good working order prior to leaving the CP.
• Complete all mandatory training as determined by the Mine Action Program Coordinator.
• Conduct their work in a safe manner and as by the DRC HDP SOPs. 
• Inform the TL when discovering a suspected EO. 
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained on a daily basis prior to departing the CP. 
• Report any malfunctions or damage to equipment to the TL immediately. 
• Participate in training as instructed by the DS/TA/TMF and QM unit. 
• Carry out other tasks as dictated by changing circumstances or as required by the TL.
• Adhere to DRC Code of Conduct.

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, we also expect the following: 

Required 

- Physical and psychological endurance with a desire to engage in physically demanding manual labor.

- Willingness to work away from home for long periods of time.

- Excellent discipline and ability to follow direct instructions.

Desirable 

- Driving license and experience of driving.

- Certificates of  DRC and others NGOs in Battle Area Clearance/Manual Demining in Mine Action (BAC) would be an advantage.

- Previous work experience as a team member.

- 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:Open-ended contract after successful completion of a 3-month probationary period based on available funding.

Band: J

Designation of Duty Station: Kharkiv

Start date: July 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national; please refer to our website for more details.  

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: 8th of June 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.