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What are we looking for?
Recruitment at WHO
The people we are looking for should…
- Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge.
- Be motivated and have a strong commitment to the policies and programmes of WHO.
- Possess good analytical skills and a keen interest in and an understanding of policy issues especially in the area of public health.
- Be able to work well in a multicultural team.
- Have working experience at national and/or international level, in a field relevant to the World Health Organization's work.
- Be proficient in at least one of the official languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and have a working knowledge of a second. Additional languages are an asset.
Recruitment Principles
"The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of the staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting and maintaining the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible."
- (WHO Staff Regulation 4.2)
- We do not discriminate on any ground (race, creed or sex). We are committed to promoting diversity in our workforce.
- We aim to achieve a broad representation of member country nationals with particular emphasis on developing countries, and improve gender balance.
- We strive to provide an environment where the contribution of each individual is valued.
- Selection of staff is normally made on a competitive basis.
Policy on Non-Recruitment of Smokers
Smokers and other tobacco users will not be recruited by WHO as and from 1 December 2005. This policy should be seen in the context of the Organization's credibility in promoting the principle of a tobacco-free environment.
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