WHO Global Competency Model
The Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: WHO's internal staff competency model of 15 competencies in mandatory, core, management and leadership groups, each defined by behaviours with indicators at four grade-linked levels, used for recruitment, performance management and development. 31 leaves read against the WHO text; an HR model, not a legal instrument.
WHO Global Competency Model is a compliance framework from International (World Health Organization staff) with 4 domains and 31 controls that map to 5 other frameworks. The largest domains are Core competencies – WHO Global Competency Model (11 controls), Mandatory competencies – WHO Global Competency Model (11 controls), Leadership competencies – WHO Global Competency Model (6 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
Core competencies – WHO Global Competency Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| who-global-competency-model::C1.1 | Knowing and managing yourself: Remain productive |
| who-global-competency-model::C1.2 | Knowing and managing yourself: Manage stress |
| who-global-competency-model::C1.3 | Knowing and managing yourself: Invite feedback |
| who-global-competency-model::C1.4 | Knowing and managing yourself: Continuously learn |
| who-global-competency-model::C2.1 | Producing results: Work efficiently and independently |
| who-global-competency-model::C2.2 | Producing results: Deliver quality results |
| who-global-competency-model::C2.3 | Producing results: Take responsibility |
| who-global-competency-model::C3.1 | Moving forward in a changing environment: Propose change |
| who-global-competency-model::C3.2 | Moving forward in a changing environment: Adapt to change |
| who-global-competency-model::C4.1 | Setting an example: Act professionally and ethically |
| who-global-competency-model::C4.2 | Setting an example: Be trustworthy |
Leadership competencies – WHO Global Competency Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| who-global-competency-model::L1.1 | Driving the Organization to a successful future: Constructive leadership style |
| who-global-competency-model::L1.2 | Driving the Organization to a successful future: Manage complexity and think systemically |
| who-global-competency-model::L1.3 | Driving the Organization to a successful future: Set the vision |
| who-global-competency-model::L2.1 | Promoting innovation and organizational learning: Encourage learning |
| who-global-competency-model::L2.2 | Promoting innovation and organizational learning: Sponsor innovation |
| who-global-competency-model::L3.1 | Promoting the Organization's position in health leadership: Understand and promote the mission |
Management competencies – WHO Global Competency Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| who-global-competency-model::MG1.1 | Ensuring effective use of resources: Strategize and set clear objectives |
| who-global-competency-model::MG1.2 | Ensuring effective use of resources: Monitor progress and use resources well |
| who-global-competency-model::MG2.1 | Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond: Develop networks and partnerships |
Mandatory competencies – WHO Global Competency Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| who-global-competency-model::M1.1 | Technical expertise: applying and developing expertise |
| who-global-competency-model::M2.1 | Overall attitude at work: integrity and commitment |
| who-global-competency-model::M3.1 | Teamwork: collaborate and cooperate |
| who-global-competency-model::M3.2 | Teamwork: deal effectively with conflict |
| who-global-competency-model::M4.1 | Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Relate well to diversity |
| who-global-competency-model::M5.1 | Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking |
| who-global-competency-model::M5.2 | Communication: Listen |
| who-global-competency-model::M5.3 | Communication: Write effectively |
| who-global-competency-model::M5.4 | Communication: Share knowledge |
| who-global-competency-model::M6.1 | Creating an empowering and motivating environment: Provide direction (supervisors only) |
| who-global-competency-model::M6.2 | Creating an empowering and motivating environment: Support, motivate and empower others (supervisors only) |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with WHO Global Competency Model, you already cover:
ISO 37000:2021
8%
6 controls mapped
Compare →Senge Fifth Discipline - Learning Organization
8%
6 controls mapped
Compare →VUCA Leadership Framework
7%
5 controls mapped
Compare →+ 2 more: Argyris Double-Loop Learning (4%), COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) (3%)
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is WHO Global Competency Model and who does it apply to?
WHO Global Competency Model is a compliance framework from International (World Health Organization staff) with 4 domains and 31 controls. The Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: WHO's internal staff competency model of 15 competencies in mandatory, core, management and leadership groups, each defined by behaviours with indicators at four grade-linked levels, used for recruitment, performance management and development. 31 leaves read against the WHO text; an HR model, not a legal instrument. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does WHO Global Competency Model actually require?
WHO Global Competency Model has 31 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Core competencies – WHO Global Competency Model (11 controls), Mandatory competencies – WHO Global Competency Model (11 controls), Leadership competencies – WHO Global Competency Model (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of WHO Global Competency Model do I already cover?
WHO Global Competency Model maps to 5 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 37000:2021 (8% coverage), Senge Fifth Discipline - Learning Organization (8% coverage), VUCA Leadership Framework (7% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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