East SOS vacancy announcement: Evacuation Driver (Dnipro)

The Charity Foundation “East SOS” has been uniting those committed to Ukraine’s future since 2014. With the onset of russia’s full-scale invasion, we have significantly expanded our efforts to assist and protect as many victims of russian aggression as possible. Our core values are equality, tolerance, and humanity – reflected both in our work and in our team culture.

We operate across Ukrainian government-controlled areas, providing evacuation and accommodation services, renovating shelters and IDP centers, documenting possible war crimes, implementing educational programs, delivering humanitarian aid, conducting monitoring visits, advocating for systemic changes, and offering legal and psychological support. Our safe spaces for psychosocial and legal support are active in various regions across the country.

If you are ready to contribute to our mission, we would be glad to hear from you.

We are looking for an Evacuation Driver:

• departures from the Dnipro headquarters or other regions based on logistical requirements;
  
• remuneration discussed during the interview.

Key responsibilities: 

1. Social and evacuation transport:

• performing social transport and evacuation trips using the Foundation’s official vehicle;
  
• transporting beneficiaries (including people with reduced mobility, families with children, people with disabilities, and individuals in need of medical support) from transit centers, mobile centers, and other locations to accommodation sites;
  
• assisting passengers in getting in and out of the vehicle, including people using wheelchairs and those requiring continuous care;
  
• providing basic medical assistance during transportation when needed;
  
• carrying out evacuation trips to other regions and locations (up to 20 km from the contact line);
  
• coordinating with the Foundation teams and partners to ensure proper transfer of beneficiaries;
  
• preparing electronic and paper trip reports.

2. Technical and logistical safety:

• maintaining the vehicle in good condition, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring its proper functioning;
  
• being ready for trips outside the city and region across Ukrainian government-controlled territory, including Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts;
  
• working on a flexible schedule, including morning, evening, and night departures (trip duration may vary);
  
• ensuring confidentiality, ethical standards, and adherence to the Foundation’s values in all interactions with beneficiaries.

What we expect:

• Category B driving license (manual transmission); Category D1 or D is an advantage;
  
• no medical restrictions on lifting loads;
  
• readiness to work with people with reduced mobility, including people with disabilities, as well as sick and injured individuals;
  
• stress resilience and emotional endurance;
  
• basic computer skills (filling in forms, spreadsheets, and reports);
  
• willingness to travel across Ukrainian government-controlled areas;
  
• experience in humanitarian or NGO work is an advantage;
  
• commitment to the Foundation’s values: dignity, human rights, and equality.

What we offer:

• meaningful experience;
  
• training and supervision throughout the project;
  
• competitive remuneration;
  
• access to internal services.

Please send your CV and a short motivation letter with links to your social media to hr@east-sos.org. Kindly include “Evacuation Driver – East SOS” in the subject line.

If this opportunity is not the right fit for your experience, please don’t be discouraged. We will keep your CV in our talent pool and may contact you for future roles.

Thank you for your interest and for helping to share this opportunity.