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 operated in Ukraine since 2014 and currently employs over 800 staff there, implementing emergency response in Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding. DRC is looking for a highly qualified Emergency Assistant to join the team in Dnipro.
Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the Emergency Assistant will support the implementation of emergency humanitarian response and agricultural economic recovery activities, including cash assistance, winterisation support, vocational training, MSME support and agricultural cash livelihood activities. The role works closely with communities, civil society organisations (CSOs) and government institutions to identify vulnerable individuals in need of assistance, map available services and share information on them.
Main responsibilities:
- Implement emergency humanitarian response and agricultural economic recovery activities, including sector-specific cash assistance, grant provision, SME capacity development, training grants and other economic recovery assistance.
- Strengthen DRC's community-based approach by identifying and coordinating engagement with stakeholders, key informants and community members.
- Establish and maintain relationships with government, private-sector and non-governmental service providers.
- Organise and deliver awareness-raising activities, information sessions and distribution of educational materials.
- Build strong community relationships through culturally sensitive, dignity-centred approaches.
- Coordinate with other DRC departments on referrals and information sharing.
- Participate in cash and non-food item (NFI) assistance activities for conflict-affected populations.
- Strengthen partner capacity by assessing capacities, preparing capacity development plans and delivering training and consultations.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the humanitarian sector, or at least one year in logistics, economics or supply chain management.
- Higher education in a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with vulnerable individuals.
- Strong personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Professional proficiency in Ukrainian.
Desirable: previous experience in a similar position; understanding of the agricultural sector, SMEs and agricultural value chain development; confidence discussing sensitive topics; strong organisational and time-management skills; knowledge of English.
Terms: National contract, Band I non-management, duty station Dnipro, start date November 2026. Initial 3-month probationary period with possible extension subject to performance and funding. Salary starting from EUR 1465 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
Closing date for applications: 08th Noveber 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the DRC application portal. 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. Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible.
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