SwitzerlandOpen & OngoingPublic health, medicine, epidemiology, health policy, administration, communicationWorld Health Organization (WHO) Internship Programme – with Living Allowance
About the program
The WHO internship programme offers placements at headquarters in Geneva or in regional and country offices to people aged 20 or over with a passport from a WHO Member State, who are enrolled in a degree or graduated within the last 18 months after completing three years of full-time study. WHO pays a living allowance to eligible interns who need financial support, with the amount stated in each vacancy notice, plus medical and accident insurance; travel is not covered. Applicants need fluency in a working language of the office, must have no relatives on WHO staff and must not have interned with WHO before. There is no fixed deadline: openings are posted throughout the year, each with its own deadline, and applications go only through WHO's recruitment system (Stellis).
Funding Types & Benefits
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Yes, trainees receive a regular monthly salary of بدل معيشة للمحتاجين (يُحدد في كل إعلان) throughout the entire program duration (2 to 3.5 years), often increasing incrementally each training year.
The required language proficiency is: Fluency in a working language of the office. A certified test certificate is generally required for the visa application and contract signing.
The required educational qualification is: Enrolled in a degree, or graduated within 18 months, with 3 years of full-time study completed. High school or university diplomas must be officially translated and certified.
Yes, the contract includes full health and social insurance coverage in accordance with statutory regulations. Many partner companies provide assistance in locating suitable accommodation nearby.
Applications are submitted directly online through the verified official portal (https://www.who.int/careers/internship-programme) without any agency fees.