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 (85) , 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 43 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 20 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 18 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)); "Field work is intense, work life balance is difficult to maintain" ((in 13 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 11 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 11 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.

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3.8

81% would recommend to a friend

(607 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

World Health Organization has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 607 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).

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607 reviews

3.0

Sep 14, 2024

No meritocracy

Communications

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The mandate of the Organization is important. It is a privilege to have a front raw seat to some exceptional and meaningful operations. Many colleagues are outstanding leaders in their technical areas.

Cons

Many Senior Managers are grossly incompetent and interested in perpetuating a toxic working environment with little meritocracy.

1.0

Sep 8, 2024

Toxic work culture

Intern

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission of working for global health

Cons

Micromanagement Takes credit for other's work No career development No work life balance Asking questions are not encouraged Lot of discouragement Interns are treated as SLAVES and dump all work. Low or no morale Department head/ unit head don't follow oragnizational core values NO room for mistakes

4.0

Sep 8, 2024

Inspirational work, can be held back by bureaucracy and poor contracting terms

P4 technical officer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Important work, dealing with issues that shape our world. Impactful engagement with partners. Still highly respected workplace.

Cons

Poor contrating terms for staff (mainly temporary contracts available) and hence huge insecurity. Bureaucracy can hold back progress of work.

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