Does UNICEF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UNICEF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UNICEF. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UNICEF?

70% of UNICEF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UNICEF 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UNICEF?

Consultant (190) , Intern (81) , Fundraiser (43) , Internship (34) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Project Manager (20) , Specialist (20) , Communications Officer (18) , Communications Specialist (17) , Education Specialist (16) , Health Specialist (16) , Education Officer (15) , Officer (15) , Program Officer (15) , Senior Consultant (15)

What are the pros of working at UNICEF according to real employee reviews?

"Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 92 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 91 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 81 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 69 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UNICEF according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and very bureaucratic" ((in 47 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 20 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 14 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews))

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3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,359 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

68% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

UNICEF has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,359 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UNICEF 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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1K reviews

5.0

Jul 31, 2025

Beautifuk mission and diverse enviornment

Regional security manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

-Global Impact: Direct contribution to improving children's lives worldwide through humanitarian and development work. -Prestige & Network: Association with a respected UN agency opens doors to a vast international professional network and career mobility. -Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, education grant, pension, and leave entitlements—especially strong for international staff.

Cons

-Bureaucracy & Slow Processes: Decision-making can be hindered by complex UN administrative systems and inter-agency politics. -Job Insecurity: Many roles are fixed-term or project-based, with frequent restructuring or post abolishment. -High-Stress Environments: Work in crisis zones or high-pressure HQ roles can lead to burnout

5.0

Jul 24, 2025

Salary

Program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary if you hold a national-level position.

Cons

Are there any Cons I can think of? not at this moment.

4.0

Jul 24, 2025

Great culture, flexible and good work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I was in a contract role here for over 12 months and enjoyed the culture and flexibility. They are great at bringing staff together for events, internal training and other opportunities to increase engagement and stakeholder development. At the time, they also encouraged a 'no meeting day' to assist with work life balance.

Cons

Sometimes questionable in how they invest their money and the purpose of some of the roles in the organisation. The structure is a bit confusing.

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