Humanitarian Mine Action Supervisor (Demining Supervisor)

About the Position

Humanitarian Mine Action Supervisor (Demining Supervisor)

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 employing over 750 staff in Ukraine and implementing emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors. With the outbreak of the conflict in February 2022, DRC has shifted its programming to emergency response to meet the urgent needs of conflict-affected populations in the country.

DRC is currently looking for a Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Supervisor (Demining Supervisor) in Mykolaiv.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Technical Field Manager, the Demining Supervisor shall:

• Supervise Manual Mine Clearance / Battle Area Clearance DRC HMA Teams.
• Support Technical Field Manager / Technical Advisors and Quality Management unit in refresher training to Manual Mine Clearance / Battle Area Clearance team when necessary.
• Provide administrative, welfare, and disciplinary supervision of all DRC HMA team members.
• Represent the teams at all coordination meetings, providing feedback as necessary.
• Conduct daily meetings with the teams to plan operational activities.
• Report on Manual Mine Clearance / Battle Area Clearance materials and equipment to the Technical Field Manager.
• Send daily reports to Technical Field Manager.
• Ensure that all operational equipment and running supplies and stock in the field are replenished on a timely manner.
• Report any damages, malfunction, or loss of any equipment.
• Report to the fleet management any vehicle breakdown and unserviceability.
• Be familiar with International Mine Action Standards, National Mine Action Standards, and HMA Standard Operating Procedures and procedures in relation to Non-Technical Survey/Technical Survey / Manual Mine Clearance / Battle Area Clearance.
• Be overall charge of all clearance operations in the field locations.
• Carry out any other responsible task as directed by HMA Technical Field Manager and Technical Advisors.
• Be responsible for submitting logistical requests to the Supply Chain with the minimum of 2 weeks’ notice for procurement.
• Once per month conduct Quality Control of three percent of the subsurface cleared area.

Requirements

Required:

• EOD L3 Qualification
• Deminer Qualification
• Training of Trainers Qualification
• Team Leader Qualification
• Understanding of Information Management System for Mine Action and HMA clearance reporting process
• Demonstrating full understanding of land release process
• Understanding recruitment process and understanding of a Non-Governmental Organization procurement procedure.
• Good working knowledge of Ukrainian and moderate English Language
• Driving license category B
• At least 3 years of constant driving experience with manual and automatic transmission

Desirable:

• Leading clearance operations with Mechanical Assets
• Drone pilot qualification
• Non-Technical Survey Qualification
• English language Qualification
• To have full understanding of Non-Technical Survey activities
• Experience in dealing with National Mine Action Authority and other HMA stakeholders

We Offer

• Contract length: 3-month probation period with the possibility of extension to one year
• Band: G management
• Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv (Non-Family duty station)
• Start date: 20 July 2026
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) 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 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. 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 to 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.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

DRC is committed to equal opportunities and actively supports increased female representation across its Humanitarian Mine Action workforce.

Closing date for applications: 3rd July 2026

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select a candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

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