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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UNICEF?

71% 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 95 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 93 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 86 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 74 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 74 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very bureaucratic" ((in 46 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 21 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of emotional energy needed." ((in 9 reviews))

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3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,360 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

68% approve of CEO

56% 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 1,360 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

4.0

Jun 19, 2025

No job security

Human rights specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work-life balance, engaging projects, and strong pension and benefit - but only for staff positions, and even then, job security is limited unless the role is continuing position.

Cons

inefficient workflows, unstable contracts, an oversized workforce where many contribute little but still receive full pay, and a culture where some act self important, intoxicated by their association with the name of UN.

5.0

Jun 12, 2025

Passion and Delivery

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very nice team, worried about the causes and allways passionate.

Cons

Sometimes they lack some "corporate knowledge" which is normal ans sometimes is positive

5.0

Jun 11, 2025

Great benefits and work-life balance

Hr assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid-back atmosphere, private health care, high salaries in comparison with similar jobs on the market

Cons

Limited opportunities for career growth,

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