Driver (Temporary)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting, supporting, and promoting durable solutions for populations affected by displacement.

The DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014. Currently, the DRC employs over 800 staff members across Ukraine. In 2024, the DRC will continue its significant expansion to implement emergency response initiatives in sectors such as social and legal protection, livelihoods, housing rehabilitation, humanitarian disarmament, and peacebuilding (including humanitarian demining). The organization provides direct support to duty-bearers, civil society organizations (CSOs), and their partners.

The DRC is now seeking a Driver to work in the city of Sumy.

About the job :

The Driver is responsible for operating and maintaining a vehicle to ensure safe and efficient transportation for operational programs and field offices.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

• Operate the vehicle daily and conduct checks in compliance with DRC rules and policies.
• Inspect the onboard logbook, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher in the vehicle.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean both inside and outside as needed.
• Report any accidents, damage, or vehicle defects to the supervisor and safety specialist, and complete a detailed accident report for submission to the fleet specialist for further action.
• Verify and ensure the accuracy of logbooks and travel sheets.
• Ensure all vehicles are properly parked during the day and night at the office parking area.
• Inspect the vehicle after repairs to confirm the work was done properly.
• Understand and comply with all traffic rules in Ukraine and DRC procedures.
• Always carry a valid driver’s license and ensure it is renewed when necessary.
• Notify the responsible officer about required services and maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
• Communicate with the vehicle fleet manager and safety staff.
• Monitor fuel levels and refuel the vehicle as needed.
• Adhere to regulated working hours.
• Drivers must work according to the operational needs of the programs.

About You:

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have a strong record of safe driving experience, knowledge of safety practices, and excellent communication skills.

Required: 

• Driving experience: 3-5 years of professional driving experience.
• Fluent in Ukrainian.
• Knowledge of traffic rules.
• Driver’s license categories B and C.
• Computer literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of vehicle technical specifications.
• Familiarity with city maps.

Desirable:

• Higher education.
• Language skills: English at A1-A2 level or higher.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

• Striving for Excellence: Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficiency in processes.
• Collaboration: Engage and encourage feedback from relevant stakeholders.
• Initiative: Take ownership of situations and demonstrate innovation.
• Communication: Listen and speak effectively and transparently.
• Integrity: Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior in line with DRC values and the Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

We Offer:

• Contract Duration: Fixed-term employment contract for the period of absence of the main employee, with a probationary period of 3 months.
• Work Location: Sumy.
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Salary and conditions are in accordance with the DRC National Staff Employment Terms.

Application Process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume (no longer than four pages, in English).

Applications sent by email will not be considered. 
Application Deadline: December 10, 2024.