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 Translator in Kyiv.

About the job

We are looking for a translator who will facilitate communication between national and international DRC staff and the affected population (people of concern), enabling timely and high-quality responses to urgent needs.The translator must provide written and oral translation.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provision of interpretation between national and international DRC staff, as well as with government officials as needed.
• Provide accurate interpretation during individual or group counseling sessions and meetings, applying the principles of accuracy, confidentiality and impartiality at all times.
• Act in the interests of the people of concern (IDP). Communicate with people of concern in a sensitive manner, ensuring that their rights are respected.
• Provide written translation of documents from Ukrainian and/or Russian into English and vice versa.
• Participate in trainings and interpret training materials/tools, communications, etc.
• Be prepared to be deployed to field work as needed.
• Respond to occasional and urgent requests for interpretation as agreed with line manager.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager, related to the achievement of the objectives of the DRC and/or to support the implementation of the activities of the DRC.
• Ensure compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct during the implementation of activities.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 1 year of work experience in a similar position or in international organisations. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Higher education in a relevant specialty or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Stress resistance and a positive attitude towards tasks.
• High professional ethics and understanding of privacy policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian.
• English at an advanced level or higher (speaking/reading/writing).

Desirable

• Commitment to continuous development and ability to conduct training for staff.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

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: 6 months with the possibility of extension depending on performance and programme funding. An initial 3-month probation period.
• Band: Н – nm.
• Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv – Full time based.
• 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: 18th December 2025.

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.