Due to the war, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes and seek safety abroad. Many want to work to support themselves and their families but face challenges: language barriers, lack of knowledge of local laws, and difficulties with diploma recognition. This article provides useful information on how Ukrainian refugees can find employment and receive support.
1. Where to find job vacancies?

Official resources:

    European portals:

        EU – EURES (European job exchange)

        Poland – Praca.pl, OLX Praca

        Germany – Arbeitsagentur, Indeed

        Czech Republic – Jobs.cz

    Ukrainian platforms for refugees:

        Work.ua (for working abroad)

        Rabota.ua

        GOV.UA – employment section

Telegram channels and Facebook groups:

    “Jobs for Ukrainians in Poland” – @workforukrainianspl

    “Vacancies for Ukrainians in Germany” – @arbeit_ukraine

    “Jobs in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians” – @prace_pro_ukrajince

2. What documents are needed to work?

This depends on the country, but most often required:

✅ Passport (or temporary refugee document)
✅ Work permit (not always required – many EU countries have simplified procedures for Ukrainians)
✅ Translated diploma (nostrification may be required)
✅ Local tax ID/social security number (e.g., PESEL in Poland, Sozialversicherungsnummer in Germany)

📌 Important: In some countries (Poland, Czech Republic), Ukrainians can work without additional permits thanks to temporary protection.
3. How to validate your qualifications?

    Nostrification – process of diploma recognition:

        Poland – via NAWA

        Germany – via ZAB

        Czech Republic – via MŠMT

    Courses and retraining – if your profession is not in demand:

        Free courses by NGOs (e.g., CARE)

        Language programs (Duolingo, local integration courses)

4. What jobs are in demand?
Country	In-demand jobs
Poland	Drivers, construction workers, IT specialists, nurses
Germany	Engineers, programmers, doctors, warehouse workers
Czechia	Factory workers, IT, logistics
Slovakia	Manufacturing, agriculture
5. Support for refugees

Employment assistance:

    Job centers (e.g., UP in Poland)

    Volunteer organizations (Red Cross, Caritas)

    Government programs (e.g., Jobcenter in Germany)

Financial assistance:

    Unemployment benefits (in some countries)

    Educational grants (e.g., DAAD in Germany)

6. Tips for successful job hunting

🔹 Learn the language – even basic knowledge increases your chances
🔹 Use LinkedIn – create a profile in the local language
🔹 Reach out to agencies – many offer free employment help
🔹 Be open to various opportunities – sometimes it’s easier to start with an unskilled job
7. Useful links

🌍 Official employment info: https://work.help.gov.ua
📱 Support chat for Ukrainian refugees: @ukraineworkhelp_bot
Conclusion

Finding a job abroad is a challenge, but it’s achievable. The key is to use all available resources, don’t be afraid to ask for help, and adapt step by step to the new conditions.

Ukrainians are strong and hardworking — a job will come! 💙💛