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World Health Organization

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Headquarters:: Geneva, Switzerland
Hiring locations: 37 locations
Active roles: 71 active roles

Last updated 31 October 2026

Mandate

The World Health Organization is the United Nations’ specialized agency for health. It leads and coordinates international public-health work, sets norms and standards, supports countries with evidence and technical cooperation, and responds to health emergencies. WHO works through headquarters, six regional offices and country offices, pursuing health equity, stronger health systems, disease prevention, preparedness and access to essential health services.

Quick facts:

Established: 1948
Global Workforce: 9,126
Annual Budget: USD 3.10bn annualised

Latest WHO vacancies

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Volunteer Success Story WriterWHORemoteEgypt12 days leftVolunteer via UNV2 days ago

Online Volunteer - TB Knowledge-Sharing WebinarsWHORemoteEgypt12 days leftVolunteer via UNV2 days ago

Responsable Gestion et Administration (MGA Lead)WHOBunia, DRC12 days leftProfessional (P-4)2 days ago

Senior Regulatory Reviewer (AVAREF Clinical Trial Pilot)WHORemoteRepublic of the Congo12 days leftSenior level · CON2 days ago

Climate Change SupportWHOCairo, Egypt5 days leftVolunteer via UNV2 days ago

Climate-Resilient Health Care FacilitiesWHOCairo, Egypt5 days leftVolunteer via UNV2 days ago

Data ManagerWHOPretoria, South Africa18 days leftMid level3 days ago

ICT Assistant – Arogya Health CentersWHOColombo, Sri Lanka11 days leftVolunteer via UNV3 days ago

National Professional Officer — Prevention of and Response to Sexual MisconductWHODamascus, Syria17 days leftNPO (NO-B)4 days ago

National Consultant - Maternal Health GuidelinesWHORemoteYangon, Myanmar10 days leftMid level · CON4 days ago

National Consultant, Climatology and GISWHOOuagadougou, Burkina Faso9 days leftMid level · CON4 days ago

National Consultant - Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology and Health-Sector Climate AdaptationWHOOuagadougou, Burkina Faso9 days leftMid level · CON4 days ago

DriverWHONairobi, Kenya9 days leftEntry level (G-2) · CON5 days ago

Travel Quality SpecialistWHORemoteTunis, Tunisia5 days leftVolunteer via UNV9 days ago

Travel Quality SpecialistWHOTunis, Tunisia5 days leftVolunteer via UNV9 days ago

International Consultant, Pharmacovigilance Systems StrengtheningWHOGaborone, Botswana5 days leftMid level · CON9 days ago

Internship - Health Emergency Response FinancingWHOGeneva, Switzerland11 days leftIntern / Grad10 days ago

Intern - Environment, Climate Change and One HealthWHOGeneva, Switzerland11 days leftIntern / Grad10 days ago

Integrated Service Delivery OfficerWHOMogadishu, Somalia2 days leftVolunteer via UNV12 days ago

Health Emergency Preparedness OfficerWHOMogadishu, Somalia2 days leftVolunteer via UNV12 days ago

National Consultant to Develop Clinical Pathways and Improve Service Delivery of Priority Health ConditionsWHORemoteUkraine1 day leftMid level · CON12 days ago

Consultant – Nature-Based Solutions and One Health PolicyWHORemoteBonn, Germany1 day leftSenior level · CON15 days ago

Consultant, Environmental Health and One Health TrainingWHORemoteBonn, Germany1 day leftSenior level · CON15 days ago

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WHO Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)

Jobs this month: 122
Jobs last month: 48
Most active month: October ’26
Most active duty station: Geneva

Top Skills

Capacity Building (25%)
Report Writing (25%)
Stakeholder Engagement (21%)
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) (16%)
Data Analysis (14%)

Top Job Functions

Health & Medical30%
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge8%
Policy, Governance & International Affairs6%
Administration & Executive Support6%
Data, AI & Analytics5%

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree46%
Master’s degree38%
Secondary education14%
Doctorate6%

Top Contract Types

Roster65%
Consultancy33%
Temporary20%

Experience Levels

Mid level44%
Senior level32%
Entry level19%
Intern / Grad3%

Required Languages

English87%
French22%
Arabic7%

Most Advertised Grades

P-310%
P-410%
NO-B7%
P-56%
NO-C5%
G-54%

Top hiring duty stations

Kyiv
5 jobs
Geneva
4 jobs
Mogadishu
4 jobs
Suva
4 jobs
Bonn
3 jobs
Brazzaville
3 jobs
Manila
3 jobs
New Delhi
3 jobs
Apia
2 jobs
Cairo
2 jobs
Copenhagen
2 jobs
Egypt
2 jobs

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Why work at WHO?

Advance health as a right
Help countries make essential health services safer, fairer and more resilient.
Combine evidence with country action
Turn science, surveillance and policy into support for ministries and communities.
Contribute during health emergencies
Support preparedness and response where public-health risks demand rapid, coordinated action.