Realise Your Future | Helprefugeeswork

Use this platform to create your profile and apply for jobs, find out about training opportunities that may interest you, and receive news and updates.

HelpRefugeesWork is a web platform created to support refugees' efforts to find work and rebuild their lives in Cyprus. We want refugees to have access to more employment and training opportunities, to develop their talents and fulfil their aspirations.

If you have Refugee status, if you are a beneficiary of Subsidiary Protection or a beneficiary of Temporary Protection (Ukrainian Citizen) living in Cyprus, you can register and use this platform for free.

HelpRefugeesWork helps you to find and communicate directly with interested employers. By registering on the platform you can also receive notifications by email or SMS about new job advertisements and training opportunities that match your requirements.

Get personal support! We are happy to advise you on any job-related issues you may face. For interview tips, legal advice, any question regarding your documents and qualifications, please contact us.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The HelpRefugeesWork Platform allows you to apply for jobs directly through the system. By submitting a job application, you are sharing your professional CV containing certain personal information, with potential employers.

Application for training opportunities are not performed through the HelpRefugeesWork Platform. However, it is advisable to be cautious when sharing your personal information with a training provider.

NOTE: By submitting an application for work through the HelpRefugeesWork platform, you will be sharing your professional profile, containing certain personal information, with the potential employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am an asylum seeker. Can I use the platform?

The HelpRefugeesWork platform is only available for persons who have Refugee status, Subsidiary Protection or Temporary Protection (Ukrainian Citizens) in the Republic of Cyprus. It is not possible to register if you reside in Cyprus as an asylum-seeker, or under any other status, for example, EU citizenship, working visa, student visa or tourist visa. It is not possible to register if you have Refugee status or any other type of protection/residency, granted in another country.

Do I need to submit any documents in order to use the platform?

You will need to upload a photo of either your Recognition Letter, or your Residence Permit (ID), or the receipt of applying/renewing your residence permit (ID), in order to use the platform. As a job-seeker, you will come in contact with employers who will want to make sure that they are allowed to hire you. It is important to present the documents that show your residence status.

Can this platform help me to find a job in another country?

No. HelpRefugeesWork connects refugees with employers and training providers operating in the Republic of Cyprus only.

NOTE: Please remember that working legally in another country requires you to apply and secure an appropriate visa/permit by that country’s authorities.

Can I exercise my profession in Cyprus?

It depends on whether or not it is a regulated profession in Cyprus. You can find the list with the regulated professions in Cyprus, here.

If your profession is regulated you will need to apply for registration with the appointed professional body, as indicated in the above list. Each professional body has set conditions to be met by applicants in order to approve their registration. Such conditions may include Greek language use requirements, academic qualifications, previous work experience and practical training. If your profession is not regulated, you can practice it immediately without further restrictions.

For any inquiries about practicing your profession in Cyprus, please contact us.

Can I participate in vocational training programs?

If you have Refugee or Subsidiary Protection status, you can participate in vocational trainings under the same conditions that apply to Cypriot citizens.

Under the section “Training Programs” in this platform you can find out about available training opportunities. By creating a profile in the platform, you can stay informed about training programs that match your needs.

If you are unemployed and registered with the Labour Office, you can ask for a training referral document. With this document you can apply to participate in training programs funded by the Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA or ΑΝΑΔ), for free.

Who provides training for refugees in Cyprus?

Training is provided by a large number of public and private organizations in Cyprus, such as colleges, training institutions, consulting companies, NGOs and local authorities.

The Human Resources Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA or ΑΝΑΔ) and the Cyprus Productivity Centre (CPC or ΚΕΠΑ) are two major sources of fully or partially subsidized employment-related training programs.

Although the majority of vocational trainings in Cyprus are provided in Greek, a substantial number of programs are being offered in English and other languages. For example, many private higher education and vocational training centers offer subjects taught in English, particularly in fields like hospitality, business, culinary arts, and IT.