Key facts
- The proposal aims to help employers fill vacancies and support the economy.
- The State Employment Service would compile an annual list of in-demand professions.
- Employers must report staffing needs by Oct. 1 for the list to be published by Dec. 31.
- Foreign applicants need education, work experience, and an employment arrangement in Ukraine.
- The plan includes a pilot project during and after martial law, lasting up to two years.
Ukraine's government has put forward a new proposal to attract foreign professionals and skilled workers to fill labor shortages and bolster the economy during the ongoing conflict with Russia. The draft resolution, published by the Economy Ministry, outlines a plan to create an annual list of professions in high demand and streamline the evaluation of foreign applicants' qualifications. This initiative aims to assist Ukrainian businesses in securing essential staff needed to maintain economic operations. The effectiveness of the plan will hinge on the specific jobs identified, the ease of the application process, and Ukraine's ability to draw foreign talent despite security concerns. The State Employment Service is tasked with compiling the annual list based on employer and government input, with a deadline for employers to submit needs by October 1 and the list to be published by December 31. Foreign candidates will be required to present proof of education, work experience, and an employment arrangement in Ukraine. The government intends to pilot the program during martial law and for a period after its conclusion, potentially up to two years.