Who are we?
DanChurchAid (DCA) is a Danish humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organisation that has been operating in Ukraine since 2022. In Ukraine, DCA has a joint country programme with Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), forming the Joint Country Program Ukraine (JCPUA) which focuses on various humanitarian activities, including Humanitarian Mine Action, WASH, Livelihoods, Group Cash Transfers and Protection..
About the job
Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the WASH Officer will support the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and technical quality assurance of DCA’s WASH programme in Ukraine, with a particular focus on water supply, sanitation, heating systems, winter preparedness and early recovery interventions. The position will provide technical support to DCA directly implemented activities and partner-led projects, including needs assessments, technical specifications, BoQs, site supervision, contractor coordination, quality control and progress monitoring. The WASH Officer will liaise with local authorities, utilities, implementing partners, contractors, consultants, communities and relevant DCA departments to ensure timely, accountable and technically sound project delivery. The role is based in Mykolaiv and involves regular field visits to project locations.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct technical assessments, planning, design, implementation and monitoring of WASH, heating and winterization needs, including water supply systems, sanitation facilities, heating infrastructure, energy-related equipment and public/community facilities.
- Contribute and monitor contractual engagements of contractors, consultants and local partners
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to implementing partners and other team members
- Ensure efficient communication between local implementation partners, construction companies, local authorities and members of other DCA departments
- Evaluate the technical status of projects and propose any amendment steps to achieve project objectives
- Support the timely development of donor proposals
- Communicate with partners for progress monitoring, in support of the MEAL team
- Collecting and facilitating feedback and Lessons Learnt with local partners
- Submit regular technical and organizational reports as required as well as technical review of partner reports
- Contribute to country office strategies, reviews, action and contingency plans
- Support programme accountability to partners, national government, benefiting communities and donors.
- Participate in humanitarian cluster meetings (if relevant or in absence of Manager and Coordinator)
- Support the organization of field visits and/or meetings of donors, HQ or other high-level interlocutors
Requirements:
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of Civil Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering fields.
- Work experience in the energy and heating sector is an additional asset
- Professional fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian
- Professional working level in English is an additional asset
- Minimum 1 year of work experience as a practising engineer
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in an NGO is an additional asset
- Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, supervision and technical support
- Good interpersonal communication, ability to communicate effectively on culturally sensitive issues to diverse audiences.
- Ability to be proactive and work independently.
- Ability to operate in a high stress and unpredictable environment.
- Willingness to travel between offices and project locations
We offer:
- A fixed-term employment contract in accordance with current Ukrainian legislation, which may be extended subject to funding availability and performance.
- Competitive salary in the NGO sector.
- Interesting and unique experience in the field of humanitarian aid.
- A dynamic, flexible and friendly working environment that will give you freedom in your work and support to achieve success, as well as opportunities for career growth.
- Medical insurance
- All public holidays – DAYS OFF
- English courses
- Volleyball section at the expense of the organization
- Reservation of military conscripts
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us.
Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please respond or follow the link, fill out the application form, and upload your CV and cover letter in English no later than June 26th , 2026.
Only applications submitted through our recruitment system will be reviewed.
Please note! According to current legislation, citizens of Ukraine who are subject to military service are required to provide a valid military registration document when applying for employment.
