Driver

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 Driver in Kharkiv. We encourage women to apply for this position and actively support gender equality within our team.

About the job 

Overall purpose of the role is to support and carry out passenger transportation within Ukraine, planning and management of transport and logistics activities in support of humanitarian assistance operations in Kharkiv, with business trips around Ukraine. The driver is responsible for drive, manage and administering the vehicle to provide safe and efficient transport for operations teams and field offices.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Carry out the Daily vehicle driving duty and inspection of vehicle in accordance with the SOP Fleet Management.
• Ensure that each vehicle is carrying a Vehicle Logbook, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher. 
• Ensure that the vehicles are cleaned both inside and out whenever needed.
• Report any accident or damage or defects to the vehicle to the Fleet Team Leader and Safety Officer; appropriately complete Accident Report, and pass it to the Fleet Team Leader for action.
• Check and ensure Vehicle Logbooks are correctly completed.
• Make sure that all vehicles are parked correctly during the day and at night at the office parking.
• Understand and obey all traffic laws and regulations of Ukraine and DRC in country.
• Advise the SC Officer of needed service and maintenance of the assigned vehicle minimum 3 days in advance.
• Maintain communication with Fleet Team Leader and Safety Manager.
• Monitor fuel states and organize refuelling.
• Send the completed Logbook to the Fleet Team Leader at the end of each day.
• Drivers are required to work in accordance with the operational needs of the operation.

About you:
To be successful in this role we expect you to have a valid driver’s license in categories B. You should also confirm at least three years of accident-free driving experience. Moreover, we also expect the following: 

Required:

• Experience with manual transmission.
• Fluency in the Ukrainian language.
• Understanding the basics of vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to prepare road documentation, keep fuel records and report on the technical condition of vehicles.
• Knowledge of Ukrainian traffic regulations and adherence to a safe and responsible driving style.
• Basic skills in using a PC and office software.
• High level of responsibility and punctuality.
• Politeness, professionalism and respectful communication with passengers and colleagues; ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to perform special and non-standard tasks as necessary.
• Willingness to undergo medical examinations, safety training, first aid training, etc.

Desirable:

• Possession of a category C, D, or E driving licence would be an advantage.
• Complete secondary education. Higher or vocational education in a field related to motor transport would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of English (minimum level A1), sufficient for oral communication, orientation and understanding of instructions, would be an advantage.
• Previous professional experience as a driver in international organisations, diplomatic missions, humanitarian agencies or commercial companies would be an advantage.
• Experience of driving passenger cars (including armoured vehicles) and trucks, particularly in difficult road and weather conditions, would be an advantage.
• Experience of work with electric winch and loader crane in loading and unloading operations would be an advantage.
• Basic skills in using GPS and navigation devices 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: After successfully completing a 3-month probationary period extension is possible depending on performance and funding.

Band: J

Designation of Duty Station: Kharkiv

Start date: January 2025.

Applications are open only to Ukrainian citizens, both men and women.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff; 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: December 28th, 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.