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 47 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 35 reviews)); "good working environment and new learning" ((in 18 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Short term consultancy with no job security" ((in 18 reviews)); "Field work is intense, work life balance is difficult to maintain" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 12 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 9 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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (606 reviews)

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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

4.0

Oct 15, 2016

No career growth and opportunity for GS staff.

Assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good compensation package - Nice staff - Good job experience - Good UN Agency with own health insurance (not cigna)

Cons

- Non career organization - No expectation of promoting - Supervisors are not interested in staff development and learning. - it's almost impossible for GS staff (locally recruited) to be promoted as International Professional. - decided to leave for starting IP career in other UN Agency and easier get job.

4.0

Sep 29, 2016

A meaningful summer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be part of the real work International, friendly coworkers Great networking opportunities

Cons

Not paid Some interns do not do any meaningful work

5.0

Aug 28, 2016

Intern Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great learning experience; ability to work on a wide variety of projects; access to a lot of very interesting topics and people who are doing amazing things

Cons

- Internships fly by, take initiative

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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)

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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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