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?

"Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 103 reviews)); "Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 88 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 67 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very bureaucratic" ((in 45 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)); "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

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

Mar 16, 2026

unique and rewarding

Programme specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on the team, but most of the teams are fantastic, People are friendly and ready to help. Amazing mission, warm culture, Good pay, bemefits, opportunities to travel, flexible work

Cons

Touch to get in, intense work, sometimes long hours, but only during crisis

4.0

Mar 4, 2026

Challenging but fulfilling

Fundraiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at the UN was an amazing experience, being able to take part in such a significant mission was great.

Cons

As I was not a full-time volunteer and was also responsible for fundraising in my territory, I felt that I did not receive the same treatment as the other volunteers. It was a challenging role and experience, and at times it felt like my well-being was not fully considered.

2.0

Feb 27, 2026

You will not die but you will not have a life

Programme associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Health Insurance, a few good friends

Cons

Toxic office, never celebrate good moments, everything urgent, too much layers to do anything

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