WHO internship programme between 6 to 24 months

WHO is the world leader in global public health issues, who also commit in building a diversify pool of future leaders in public health too. As for this moment, WHO internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunity for young graduate and postgraduate student to gain insight toward the work of WHO. Please look for further information here:

Where: World Health Organization, in various Office around the world (Headquarter, Africa, Americas, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific.

Nationality: International Candidates (Students)

Duration of the intern: between 6 to 24 months

Condition of Internship: Self-funding (All cost of travel, accommodation, living expanse)

Benefit from the Internship:

The objectives of the internship programme are to:

  • Get the opportunity to expose more to the work of WHO
  • Students will be provided the opportunity to work in the field of their choice (Health-related program, Communication, external relations or human resources.)
  • A great chance for students to enhance their educational experience through practical assignments.



Eligible/ Qualification:

  • Student are at least 20 years old on the date of application
  • Are enrolled in a course of study in University in Graduate or Post graduate level
  • Have completed 3 years of full-time study at University or equivalent institution prior 
  • Possess a first degree in Public health, Medical or social field related to technical work of WHO
  • Students must not be related to a WHO staff Member (Ex: son/daughter, brother/sister, wife/husband)
  • You are fluent at least in one of the working language in the office you are applying for
  • Have not previously participated in WHO’s Internship Programme

How to apply:

All applications should be made through the Global Vacancy Notice Posted on the WHO Careers site using the WHO corporate recruitment system (Stellis).

Deadline: June 30th, 2018

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