Does World Health Organization pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Health Organization employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Health Organization. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Health Organization?

81% of World Health Organization employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Health Organization 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Health Organization?

Consultant (130) , Technical Officer (86) , Intern (59) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Epidemiologist (12) , Data Manager (11) , Senior Consultant (10) , Surveillance Medical Officer (10) , Communications Officer (9) , Finance Assistant (9) , Medical Officer (9) , Internship (8) , National Professional Officer (7) , SMO (7) , Communications Specialist (6)

What are the pros of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Reputation and generally good salaries" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good pay and easywork environment" ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Short term consultancy with no job security" ((in 19 reviews)); "Work life balance does not exist." ((in 15 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 10 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 10 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and a system based on inner" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about World Health Organization layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about World Health Organization layoffs and their outlook for job security at World Health Organization in 2026.

World Health Organization reviews

3.8

81% would recommend to a friend

(606 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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World Health Organization has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 606 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The World Health Organization employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Salud industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

606 reviews

3.0

Jan 9, 2018

Great brand name, but don't expect to grow your career here

Technical officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Organization is trying to move forward. The new DG is listening to staff and more innovative then ever before.

Cons

Silos don't disappear in a day and it's very much every department and in some teams every man for himself.

4.0

Jan 9, 2018

Operations Officer

Operations officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gaining experience in the following: Managing staff of different areas such as finance/budgets, HR, Procurement, IT, Logistics, inventory and coordinating programs.

Cons

Limited career progression such as international experience exposure

1.0

Feb 7, 2017

Unorganized

Technical officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The exposure to global health policy leadership

Cons

Mismanagement - Top managers with no strategic thinking background - Nepotism - lack of HR support and prioritization

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Jobs at World Health Organization

Language Assistant (English)

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CHF 73K - CHF 73K /yr

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Language Assistant (Chinese)

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CHF 73K - CHF 73K /yr

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Language Assistant (French)

Ginebra

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CHF 73K - CHF 73K /yr

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Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply)

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CHF 86K - CHF 86K /yr

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Technical Officer (Regulation and Prequalification)

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CHF 86K - CHF 86K /yr

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