A Portuguese company, CJR, is recruiting around 100 young professionals from Sao Tome and Principe for civil construction work in Portugal. The project, funded by the European Union, aims to provide employment opportunities for Sao Tome and Principe nationals. The recruitment process is currently underway in the capital city of Sao Tome. CJR is seeking professionals in various fields, including construction and public works.

The project involves CJR and the European Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (FAMI). CJR Director Pedro Maia stated that the company is looking for skilled workers, including chefs, typists, engineers, masons, machine operators, and mechanics. Maia emphasized that there is a significant shortage of skilled labor in Portugal, and CJR is committed to providing support to the recruited workers.

CJR will provide logistical support to help the recruited workers obtain the necessary visas to work in Portugal. The company will also provide accommodation, including housing, lighting, water, and food, for workers who are required to work outside of their residence. The monthly salary for the recruited Sao Tome and Principe nationals is expected to be around 1,000 euros.

The recruitment process is part of a labor migration project aimed at providing employment opportunities for Sao Tome and Principe nationals. The project is funded by the European Union and involves collaboration between CJR and FAMI. The initiative aims to promote economic development and reduce unemployment in Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome and Principe has been working to promote economic development and reduce unemployment. The country's economy has faced significant challenges in recent years, including a decline in the agricultural sector and a reliance on imports. The labor migration project is expected to contribute to the country's economic growth and development.

The recruited workers will be employed in various construction and public works projects in Portugal. CJR is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for the workers. The company will also provide training and support to help the workers adapt to the new work environment.

The labor migration project is a significant opportunity for Sao Tome and Principe nationals to gain employment experience in Portugal. The project is expected to promote economic development and reduce unemployment in Sao Tome and Principe. The recruited workers will play a crucial role in contributing to the growth and development of Portugal's construction and public works sector.

Key points

  • A Portuguese company, CJR, is recruiting around 100 young professionals from Sao Tome and Principe for civil construction work in Portugal under a labor migration project funded by the European Union.
  • The recruited workers will receive a monthly salary of around 1,000 euros and will be provided with accommodation, including housing, lighting, water, and food.
  • The labor migration project aims to promote economic development and reduce unemployment in Sao Tome and Principe.

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