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Affirmative Action — Public-Sector Employment Quota in Eilat
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.
About Eilat
Eilat, the southern port city on the Red Sea, hosts a small Israeli-Ethiopian community with a presence in the hospitality and services sectors. Eilat's real-estate market is unique in its VAT exemption on property purchases, attracting investors and buyers from across the country.
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
Ethiopian community in Eilat
- Community population
- ~1,500
- Share of city
- ~3%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, צפון אילת
- Community services
- ENP
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FAQ — Eilat
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Eilat?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Eilat numbers approximately ~1,500 residents — around ~3% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, צפון אילת.
- How do I claim Affirmative Action — Public-Sector Employment Quota in Eilat?
- Contact the Eilat Employment Bureau — it is required to assist in implementing affirmative-action law. For support: ENP.
- What community support is available in Eilat for this right?
- In Eilat, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP.
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