“The planned recruitment will provide a unique opportunity for a {new} generation of Liberians to gain valuable experience in international diplomacy and global governance,” —Piah.
Government has announced plans to recruit 22 young “professionals” to support the upcoming tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The recruitment makes a noteworthy step in strengthening diplomatic engagement on the world stage.
Information Minister, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, told a news conference in Monrovia that preparations are already underway for the country to assume its seat on the United Nations Security Council in New York.
Piah said, the recruitment process will be coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs targeting qualified ‘Liberian professionals.’ The professionals would serve at Liberia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
The initiative intends to bolster the country’s diplomatic presence at the UN, and enhance its capacity to effectively participate in security council deliberations and decision-making processes during its two-year term.
The young professionals will play roles in supporting Liberia’s diplomatic agenda, policy coordination, research, and engagement with international partners as the country assumes greater responsibilities in the world body.
The planned recruitment of ‘young professionals’ is also expected to provide a unique opportunity for a new generation of Liberians to gain valuable experience in international diplomacy and global governance while representing their country at the highest levels of the United Nations.
For that, Mr. Piah announced that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai will preside over a session of the United Nations Security Council in December, this year.
Doing so would underscore Liberia’s active involvement and leadership role during its membership on the Council.
Piah described Liberia’s election to the Security Council as a historic achievement that reflects growing international confidence in the country’s commitment to peace, democracy and multilateral cooperation.
Liberia secured the non-permanent seat on June 3, 2025, after receiving an overwhelming support from member states during elections held at the United Nations General Assembly.
The country will serve on the Security Council for the 2026–2027 term.
Political observers view Liberia’s return to the Security Council as an opportunity for the nation to contribute to discussions on international peace and security while advancing issues affecting Africa and the international community.