Career Requirements

Miho Mitsui, Human Resources Officer, from Japan

... and a former UNDP JPO!

"At the end of my JPO contract, I was looking for a position as Human Resources Specialist in the UN. I thought that there was lots of space for improvement in the area of UN Human Resources from the organizational management perspective, and I thought that it would be interesting if I could be a part of the change process.

I like best about WHO that I have interaction with staff who can think why WHO exists in the first place, what value the Organization adds to the world and how best we can demonstrate our value and make the world a better place."

Benjamin Nkowane, Medical doctor, from Zambia

"The decision to work for WHO was driven primarily by a desire to use my experience in preventive medicine at a global level. What is most rewarding in working in WHO is the opportunity to work with different countries, in ensuring the best technical advice is provided. Working with several countries and across regions ensures sharing of experiences and innovative ways of implementing the recommended technical strategies."

Anders Nordstrom, Assistant Director General, from Sweden

"As a doctor strongly engaged in global health and the health situation for people in the poorest parts of the world it was a very natural thing to say "yes" when I was asked to join WHO. There is no other place that you are so at the center of health and development.

What I like best about WHO? All my dedicated and so strongly committed colleagues. The possibility to work with colleagues across the whole world. And to work for an organization for which there is a strong support and a lot of credibility."

Matias Tuler, Lawyer, from Argentina

"I am a lawyer specialized in international law and politics. As such, an international organization is one of the best places for me to work because it constitutes the summit of multilateral world politics. Among the UN organizations, WHO is probably the one with whose objectives I identify the most. Personally, I consider working for WHO as a privilege.

I like best about my work that I can see international politics developing in front of my eyes, and I can play a role in it. Secondly, to work for the common good (as opposed to the good of a company) makes me feel very good."