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 2% 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 (131) , 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 48 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 34 reviews)); "work environment is good and comfortable" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good working environment." ((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 18 reviews)); "Field work is intense, work life balance is difficult to maintain" ((in 14 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and a system based on inner" ((in 9 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 9 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 8 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

(607 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (607 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

607 reviews

4.0

Aug 14, 2023

Great benefits, heavy bureaucracy

Resource mobilization officer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities to make a difference, and interactions with inspiring people.

Cons

Too much process at times, and complex operations. Career opportunities are limited as progress is dependent on applying for new posts (there is no 'promotion' as such)

4.0

Aug 10, 2023

Good team makes a difference

Program officer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Work is varied so my days don't look the same. Some technical expertise is needed along with project management experience.

Cons

Short term contract that keeps getting renewed but leaves you in uncertainty. Other people I know have the same experience for the first few years.

3.0

Aug 8, 2023

Slow-paced and boring!

Executive

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good location - Interaction with a diverse community - Exposure to the UN's work

Cons

- Unwelcoming work environment - Archaic procedures

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