Are you organized, detail-oriented, and eager to support global health initiatives? WHO offers a variety of Assistant-level roles at General Services (GS) and G-levels (e.g. G‑5, G‑6). These roles provide essential administrative, logistical, and operational support across technical, evaluation, and program teams in headquarters, regional or country offices.
Deadline: 1 January 2026
About WHO Assistant Roles
WHO assistants facilitate the smooth delivery of public health and emergency preparedness initiatives. They support offices managing health programs—from routine logistics and correspondence to event coordination—ensuring efficiency in operations and stakeholder collaboration across many regions.
Key Role Examples
- Administrative Assistant, Nairobi Emergency Hub (Health Emergencies & Preparedness)
Supports administrative workflow, logistics, documentation, and coordination to sustain emergency readiness. Requires at least five years of experience in secretarial/administrative functions. - Specialist Assistant (Administration), Rabat, Morocco
Handles administrative tasks such as visitor relations, editing reports, organizing calendars, and preparing presentations in English, French, and Arabic. Requires professional-level coordination skills. - Team Assistant (G‑5 roster, e.g., Copenhagen, Denmark)
Provides office and secretarial support within technical divisions throughout WHO regional programs, maintaining high standards of communication and confidentiality.
Who Should Apply?
- Completion of secondary education (minimum), with post-secondary education or secretarial training considered a plus
- At least 3 to 5 years of relevant administrative or support experience; UN or WHO experience is advantageous
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of additional WHO languages (French, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian) may be required depending on duty station
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP or scheduling systems, and strong communication, discretion, and teamwork capabilities
Why Apply
These positions offer front-line exposure to global health operations, provide experience in international administration, and serve as foundational entry-points for career growth within WHO or other international organizations.
How to Apply
Monitor WHO’s Careers portal for Assistant-level vacancies (e.g., “Administrative Assistant”, “Team Assistant”, “Program Assistant”), and submit your application via the Stellis recruitment system:
https://careers.who.int
Conclusion
Assistant roles at WHO offer hands-on support to global health initiatives in real-world settings, combining operational exposure with a meaningful chance to contribute to health outcomes in your duty station.
Highlight your experience supporting office administration, evaluation, or event coordination—tailor your cover letter to each duty station’s language requirements and operational focus.
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