Does good work overall, but many of the staff are not there for the right reasons - Program Specialist UNICEF Employee Review

3.0
Dec 11, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Does great work at a scale that incomparable (helps hundreds of millions of children), despite some inefficiencies. Great salary and benefits - IF YOU'RE ONE A FULL TIME CONTRACT. Massive inequality between contract types (especially between senior staff members, who have a very cushy existence...to younger people who are often on "consultancies" with zero benefits.

Cons

Many of the staff are selfish and nepotistic - care more about themselves and promotion that the children they're supposed to be helping. The culture is almost corporate and vey much "dog eat dog". A lot of crazy people work there - especially ones that have "been in the field" for too long, and as a result, many of the senior staff have severe personality disorders. And they take this out on many younger staff - especially ones who are enthusiastic about the cause and want to make a difference. The idealists don't last long as a result.

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5.0
May 15, 2026
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Pros

-great exposure to a UN agency with one of the strongest and clearest mandates

Cons

-the exposure and experience does not make up for the fact that interns are unpaid

4.0
Apr 10, 2026
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Pros

friendly team, smart people, flexible work environment

Cons

precarious conditions - difficult to get a full time contract, pay is OK

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