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 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement 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 for its activities in Ivankiv.   

Overall purpose of the role: Deminer is appointed and dismissed by the order of the Head of Representative Office or an Authorized Representative.

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 Lead – 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: We are ready to consider candidates without work experience
  • Language Skills: Fluent in Ukrainian 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: Open-ended contract upon successful completion of the three-month probation period.  
  • Designation of Duty Station: Ivankiv
  • Start date: As soon as possible 
  • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff. 

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: 4 July 2024


DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
  • Professionalism, impact & expertise
  • Humanitarian approach & the work we do
  • Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
  • Culture, values & strong leadership
  • Fair compensation & continuous development


DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.


Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.


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Application due:
7/4/2024

Workplace:
Ivankiv

Department/Country:
Ukraine

Contract type:
National contract

Homepage:
drc.ngo


ABOUT DRC

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.