Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC Ukraine is looking for a Deminer based in Kharkiv region.

Overall purpose of the role

• Deminer is appointed and dismissed by the order of the Head of Representative Office or an Authorized Representative.
• Place of work: Luhansk region
• Direct supervisor: Supervisor – Demining
• 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.
• The position “Deminer” is classified as employment band “J1” according to Position evaluation & title tool (PETT Tool).

Main responsibilities

Taking into account 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:

• Know the meaning of the marking landmarks and warning signs used in the mine area, in the process of work correctly mark the boundaries of a safe and dangerous area in accordance with the requirements of the SOP.
• If violations are detected in the marking of the mine area, other discrepancies at his/her worksite or near it, report on this to the Team Leader – Demining and act according to his/her instructions.
• Know the safety measures when performing mine clearance works, strictly adhere to them during the process of work execution.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly, conduct the maintenance in time and keep it in proper condition.
• Know the rules of safe execution of work on searching, marking, excavation of explosive objects under different methods of demining, to report immediately to the head of the humanitarian demining group about all signs of explosive or suspicious items.
• During the work on a mine site, be careful and focused, and observe discipline.
• Keep order in the work area, to prevent clogging of passages, to bring out the cut vegetation in time and beyond the passage.
• Correctly use search tools, equipment and tools issued for work, know how to use them.
• Know the working time schedule and the signals that are set to notify the group, to start and finish work in time based on the signals of the head, not to leave without permission from the workstation.
• In case of delay or failure to work for various reasons notify the head on this in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the DRC Code of Conduct.

Required experience and competencies

• Education Degree: Secondary Education and Vocational Education or Secondary Education and Professional training in a relevant organization.
• Work experience: without work experience
• Language Skills: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and intermediate level in English.
• Computer skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (with focus on Excel and Word).

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 with possibility of extension based on available funding.
• Level J
• Start date: As soon as possible

Only candidates who possess the right to work in Ukraine will be considered.

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: 24 April 2023

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