Preparing your application.
You are to include a cover letter detailing your motivations for applying. You are to include a cover letter detailing your motivations for applying. Please be aware that only candidates who have been selected and are given serious consideration are contacted further to participate in a competency-based interview and an assessment (one or more screening stages) as part of the selection process before a post is offered.
Research our organization to understand the work we do, what sort of an environment you are applying to work in and to make sure that the job opportunity is a good fit for your career aspirations.
See the documents published on this page for guidance on how to apply and instructions for ex-employee to access their profiles.
Review your own qualification, experience and skills with those published in the vacancy. Fill in a self-assessment table if it helps you, as you may be asked to complete self-assessment questions as part of your application. World Health Organization vacancies are filled in accordance with the World Health Organization Competency Model, which you can refer to here.
Applying online
Please build an online profile to apply for the job after you have found one that interests you and for which you are eligible. You are to include a cover letter detailing your motivations for applying. It is important to provide accurate and complete information about your work experiences, achievements and competencies as it will provide the basis for the evaluation of your eligibility and suitability for the vacancy.
As per the instructions contained in the documents featured on this page, you can create a general profile, which serves as a basic template and use it to apply to several vacancies. Each job application can be customized separately. The general profile will always be updated with the data submitted in the latest application.
Pay close attention to the closing date and time, which is automatically reflected in your personal device’s system settings. Applications received after the indicated deadline will not be accepted. If you have submitted your job application successfully, you will promptly receive an automated acknowledgment e-mail.
Selection process
To ensure a thorough review of applications, the selection process may take several weeks or months to complete. Only those candidates who have been selected and given proper consideration will be invited to participate in the selection process. This process includes a competency-based interview and one or more screening stages, before being offered a position.
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source: https://www.who.int/careers