Emergency Assistant

Region: Europe

Contract type: National

Published: Oct 23, 2026

Closing date: Nov 8, 2026

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 800 staff in Ukraine and implements 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 highly-qualified Emergency Assistant to join our team in Dnipro.

About the job

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, but not limited to, cash assistance, winterisation support, vocational training, MSME support and agricultural cash livelihood activities.The Emergency Assistant will work 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 existing services.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Under the supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader, the Emergency Assistant will perform the following:

• Implement emergency humanitarian response and agricultural economic recovery activities, including, but not limited to, sector-specific cash assistance, grant provision, capacity development for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), training grants, and other forms of economic recovery and emergency humanitarian assistance to affected populations.
• Contribute to strengthening DRC’s community-based approach by effectively identifying and coordinating engagement with relevant stakeholders, key informants, and community members.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant government, private-sector, and non-governmental service providers, as well as other actors involved in project implementation.
• Organise and deliver awareness-raising activities, including disseminating key messages, distributing information and educational materials, and conducting information sessions based on identified needs.
• Initiate and foster strong relationships with communities through consistent engagement with community structures and the application of culturally sensitive and dignity-centred approaches.
• Coordinate with other DRC departments to facilitate referrals and information sharing.
• Participate, as required, in cash assistance and non-food item (NFI) assistance activities, including direct involvement in organising and delivering assistance to conflict-affected populations.
• Contribute to strengthening the capacity of DRC partners by assessing their capacities in relation to different types of assistance, advising on capacity development priorities, preparing capacity development plans, and delivering training, providing consultations, and facilitating day-to-day learning for partners.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Economic Recovery Team Leader that contribute to achieving the objectives of the programme project.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have minimum 1 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, or at least one year of experience in logistics, economics, or supply chain management. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Higher education in a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with vulnerable individuals, colleagues, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong personal integrity and a sound understanding of confidentiality and ethical principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, and Windows operating system.
• Professional proficiency in Ukrainian.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Understanding of the agricultural sector and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Understanding of agricultural value chain development.
• Confidence in discussing sensitive topics and working with people experiencing distress.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Knowledge of English is an asset.

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

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 3-month probationary period, with the possibility of contract extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
• Band: I non-management.
• Designation of Duty Station: Dnipro.
• Start date: November, 2026.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contract; starting from EUR 1465 gross per month (depending on experience and qualifications).

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: 08th Noveber 2026.

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