Translator

About the Position

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 800 staff in Ukraine and implementing emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors.

DRC is currently looking for a Translator in Mykolaiv.

Responsibilities

The Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Translator/Interpreter will provide high-quality translation and interpretation support to national and international DRC staff, government counterparts, and other stakeholders. The role includes:

• Providing verbal interpretation between national and international staff, government representatives, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Ensuring accurate and confidential interpretation during individual and group meetings, training sessions, and operational briefings.
• Preparing written translations of documents from Ukrainian and/or Russian into English and vice versa.
• Interpreting training materials, tools, and communications for HMA/HDP courses.
• Joining HMA/HDP mobile teams and deploying to operational field locations when required.
• Performing driving duties, including transportation of Technical Advisors (TA) and Technical Field Manager (TFM).
• Ensuring communication with OPS room and Area South Safety sector.
• Performing daily maintenance according to the driver’s manual and reporting any problems to DRC HDP TFM and DRC South Fleet Team.
• Responding to urgent interpretation requests in coordination with the line manager.
• Acting in the interest of beneficiaries, ensuring respectful and sensitive communication.
• Ensuring adherence to the DRC Code of Conduct and safeguarding principles.
• Ensuring adherence to DRC Fleet, Safety, and HMA Standard Operating Procedures.
• Carrying out any other tasks assigned by the line manager in support of DRC’s operational objectives.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Translation (qualification: Translator).
• Advanced proficiency (C1–C2) in English and Ukrainian; Russian is an asset.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driving license category B with at least 3 years of driving experience and solid knowledge of Ukrainian traffic regulations.
• High professional ethics and understanding of confidentiality principles.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a translator/interpreter with an HMA INGO.

We Offer

• Contract length: 3 month probation period, with the possibility of extension based on funding and satisfactory performance.
• Band: H
• Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv
• Start date: 8th July 2026
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts.

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: 19th June 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.

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.