UNHCR reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(841 total reviews)
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António Guterres

76% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

UNHCR has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UNHCR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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841 reviews
4.0
Nov 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Enriching to realise impact for displaced populations

Cons

International experience could lead to detachment from family in duty stations that are no family friendly

2.0
Nov 11, 2024

Lack of management skills

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Mandate. Presence in the field. Great colleagues often. Pay.

Cons

No structure to prevent mismanagement. Lack of management accountability. Lack of control of work ethics Many abuses

5.0
Nov 4, 2024

Intern

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A prestigious organisation to work in and shine your cv. You will not only need to prove your abilities and competences for the position you apply but also your sincere interest in helping refugees.

Cons

You have to work under pressures as an intern (40 hrs per week) The recruiting process is very competitive

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