Affirmative Action — Public-Sector Employment Quota
Govt resolutions 1605/2533 mandate at least 1.7% representation of Ethiopian-Israelis in state jobs. Actual compliance is low — performance review is open to every candidate.
Who is eligible?
Any Ethiopian-Israeli candidate for a state job (including municipalities, government companies, public universities).
What backs an affirmative_action claim?
- Govt resolution 1605 (2003): minimum 1.7% representation
- Govt resolution 2533 (2008): dedicated position allocations
- Civil Service (Appointments) Law, §15A
How to apply
- When applying — declare Ethiopian origin on the form
- If rejected — request written representation analysis for the position
- Escalate to Civil Service Commission if the analysis reveals under-representation
- For discrimination — Tebeka provides free legal representation
📞 Civil Service Commission: 02-6705555 🔗 File via Tebeka: tebeka.org.il
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