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?

"Good salary and compesation package for fixed" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 35 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 18 reviews)); "work environment is good and comfortable" ((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 17 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 11 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((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 Cuidados de saúde industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

606 reviews

4.0

Nov 27, 2015

Worth of going

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Layers of bureaucracy may slow down any decision making process.

Cons

Surrounded by like-minded co-workers and managers

2.0

Nov 18, 2015

EMRO Review

Technical officer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a comfortable office with a high salary and good benefits, if that is what you are looking for.

Cons

This is a large and slow moving organization. It is overly formal and hierarchical, which can be frustrating for staff who do not feel they receive enough mentoring or guidance, or who feel silenced when trying to make a meaningful contribution. Staff have built-in disincentives to improve accountability and efficiency in the organization. This has negative repercussions not just for team morale, but also for global health.

5.0

Nov 16, 2015

Nice experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Well paid. Very kind and understanding. When you did a good job you can be sure that they will contact you again.

Cons

Doesn't really know how much times it takes to do a graphic/motion film. Takes a looong time in order to have all the infos you need.

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