Israel’s delegation to the United Nations has been working in recent weeks to increase the number of Israelis employed at the world body’s headquarters in New York.
Israel is suffering from a lack of representation throughout the United Nations’ various organizations, which only employ some 100 Israelis—none of whom hold any senior positions. This number is small even compared to other countries with similar population sizes as Israel.
This program is geared toward individuals who are 32 years old and under, have at least a bachelor’s degree and speak English or French fluently. Suitable candidates will enter the U.N. database, from which the organization will select those it wishes to employ over the next three years.
“I’m certain that their talents and abilities will stand out against the other candidates and represent the beautiful face of Israel against the ongoing efforts to de-legitimize it,” he added.
This article first appeared in Israel Hayom.