Applicants who want to download the WHO application form should do so by visiting the WHO website at https://www.who.int/careers and downloading the WHO form 2023 PDF.

important information: WHO registration is completely free. Do not pay anyone to register for the WHO application form

Requirements for WHO Recruitment 2023

To be qualified for the 2022 World Health Organization recruitment, you need to have the following:

1. A university degree as well as a postgraduate specialization in a health- or management-related field, relevant to WHO’s work?
2. Experience at the national and international levels in your area of expertise?
3. Good analytical skills, an understanding of policy issues, and a keen interest in public health.
4. Proficiency in English and good working knowledge of a second UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)?
5. Effective teamwork and communication skills?

Here is an indicative list:

(1) International Professional and Higher Graded levels run from P1 to D2, and National Professional levels run from NO-A to NO-D
(2) Experience in developing countries is an asset
(3) Or equivalent educational qualification

General Service Positions

Please note the following restrictions on recruitment:

• Relatives of WHO Staff: Except where another equally well-qualified person cannot be recruited,
• the appointment shall not be granted to a person who bears any of the following relationships to a staff member: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, or sister.
• Candidates under the age of 20 and above the age of 62 will not be considered for any vacancy.
• Policy on Non-Recruitment of Smokers: WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or other tobacco users who do not indicate a willingness to stop smoking.
• This policy underscores the Organization’s commitment to promoting a tobacco-free environment.

WHO Recruitment Portal 2023

The official Corporate Affairs Commission recruitment portal (CAC recruitment portal) is www. who. int/careers

Categories of staffing in WHO

Professional (P) or directors (D) who are internationally recruited and general (G) or national professional (NPO) staff who are recruited locally for both fixed or short-term positions. We also run internships and opportunities for junior professional officers (JPOs).

Internationally recruited (P or D)

Professional staff and directors are hired internationally and occupy leadership functions or positions that require a significant level of technical expertise. P or D staff are mobile and are expected to work across the globe.

Locally recruited (G or NPO)

General Service staff are hired locally at the respective duty station. Their main role is to work with and support internationally recruited staff in their roles and to assure the smooth functioning of all administrative matters.

National Professional Officers are nationals of the country in which they serve and perform functions of a professional nature requiring local knowledge, expertise, and experience.

junior professional officer program

The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme provides young professionals at an early stage in their careers with practical experience in multilateral technical cooperation.

JPOs are sponsored by their respective governments: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

How to Apply for WHO Recruitment 2023

The procedures below will walk you through to apply for the WHO job online:

1. Visit the WHO login portal at https://www.who.int/careers
2. Follow the instructions on the WHO official website.
3. Fill out and submit your application form