Since 1973, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been partnering with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) to provide basic social services, primary health care and combat diseases through awareness and prevention. UN Volunteers support WHO's mission to promote health, keep people safe and serve the vulnerable.
How does the recruitment of UN Volunteers add value to WHO?
As an efficient, speedy and diverse talent solution for UN partners, UN Volunteers serve with UN entities to bring people to the forefront of development, peace and humanitarian issues. UNV manages a pool of over 350,000 talented and qualified UN Volunteers who can be deployed to bolster the delivery of WHO’s programmes and support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The UN Volunteers have become key members of our team. They give us so much more than just their skills and experience. UNV has also been a rapid and effective way to help the gender balance in the office as well adding energy and enthusiasm. --Abdou Salam Gueye, WHO Representative, Mauritania
UN Volunteers can effectively support WHO’s mission to ‘promote health, keep people safe, serve the vulnerable’. UN Volunteers also support health systems with a focus on the organization of integrated service delivery, supporting emergency preparedness and creating effective responses to disease outbreaks.
Read more about UN Volunteers serving with WHO.
How can your office recruit UN Volunteers?
To partner with UNV and recruit UN Volunteers to support WHO’s programmes and operations, contact the UNV Field Representation or Regional Office for guidance and support.
Additionally, the UN Partners Toolkit serves as a valuable resource for UN entities looking to host UN Volunteers. It provides essential information and resources that facilitate the effective engagement and management of UN Volunteers. By utilizing the toolkit, UN entities can expedite the recruitment of dedicated and talented UN Volunteers to support delivery on their mandates and goals. To gain a deeper understanding of our partnerships and access the 2024 data on UN partners hosting UN Volunteers, please click here.