Employment pathways, or labour mobility opportunities, are safe, regulated ways that allow qualified refugees to enter or reside in another country to work, granting them permanent or temporary residency.

Thanks to these pathways, refugees can be safely admitted to a third country based on a concrete job offer or specific sector labour shortages while having their protection needs met and their rights safeguarded. 

Worker relocation programs can be part of traditional immigration systems that have been adapted to facilitate the admission of refugees with the necessary skills. These programs may also include coordinating temporary or permanent entry into the skilled workforce to support refugees.  

UNHCR Uganda is working with Talent Beyond Boundaries and Finn Church AID, who work to connect employers with refugees, open migration pathways, and scale displaced talent mobility. Skills and qualifications for a job are the primary considerations for third-country employment opportunities. Only highly skilled refugees who match the demand for labour in third countries are the target beneficiaries for third-country employment opportunities. Vulnerability and refugee status do not increase the likelihood of success but are considered to ensure equity and nondiscrimination.  

• You can find C.V and interview resources at CV & Interview Resources – Talent Catalogue — Talent Beyond Boundaries  

• You can find available Job opportunities at Jobs for Refugees and Displaced People — Talent Beyond Boundaries where you can register in the Catalogue. 

Please note that entering your information into the talent catalogue DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE AN APPLICATION for third-country employment. 

UNHCR, FCA, and  TBB will only contact you if an employer expresses interest in your profile and skills. While we try to help as many candidates as possible, unfortunately, we are unable to find opportunities for each individual candidate. 

To submit a complaint or feedback to UNHCR, you can call the toll-free FRRM Helpline 0800 32 32 32

UNHCR in Uganda works in collaboration with various partners, such as NGOs, the government, and businesses, to help refugees and local communities find ways to increase incomes, grow food, and develop skills that match their own priorities and goals.

We work to enhance food security, increase incomes, develop skills, and build assets in alignment with the priorities and goals of refugees and host communities.

Our activities include:

• Supporting Agricultural/Livestock Production and Value Chains: Assistance in agriculture, animal rearing, and enhancing the production and sales process.
• Cash Grants and Micro-Enterprise Development: Providing financial support through cash grants for meeting essential needs and facilitating the development of small businesses.
• Promoting Self-Employment, Wage Employment, and Business Access: Encouraging entrepreneurship, facilitating job opportunities, and supporting business development.
• Access to Financial Services and Livelihood Training: Facilitating access to both informal and formal financial services and delivering training to enhance livelihood opportunities.

How do I get help with livelihoods?

To learn more about available support in your location, approach the livelihood partner in your settlement or contact the FRRM helpline at 0800 32 32 32 for further information on the services offered:

To submit a complaint or feedback to UNHCR, you can call the toll-free FRRM Helpline 0800 32 32 32

See also

Child Protection Services

Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Support to Persons with Specific Needs

Health services

Education

Registering Birth

Support in Kampala

Support in the settlements

Legal Assistance