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 41 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 35 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Work life balance does not exist." ((in 16 reviews)); "Short term consultancy with no job security" ((in 15 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 10 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

(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

3.0

Jul 8, 2023

Six long years

Executive assistant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Interntional environment. Best for those who wants to develop career in health related sector.

Cons

No benefits for on-contracts staffs! Most positions are stuck! no talent review and promotion system! No matter how long you are working, you never will be regularised systemetically, have to go thru competion with even outsiders. Salary increament is poor. No "Cost of living" or " inflation" adjustmnet. Internal shfting system is ridiculous.

5.0

Jul 5, 2023

Job experience

Lga facilitator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

You get equiped with proffessional experience that you will not get elsewhere

Cons

Working at WHO is tedeous and hectic

3.0

Jul 5, 2023

Great

Technical officer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission and values, focus on all matters related to health and wellbeing

Cons

system, contractual modalities, unclear future direction

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Jobs at World Health Organization

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