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?

"Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 98 reviews)); "Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 88 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 71 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 65 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 24 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)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 12 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

2.0

Mar 6, 2022

Low below market pay, Terrible leadership

Digital marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand name and opens up several opportunities in the non-profit sector.

Cons

Below market pay and reluctance to revise payment structures (which were last revised in 2018) to match with market and inflation. Leadership has dated management style and no diversity with it being mostly white. No growth opportunities for entry-level staff

4.0

Mar 2, 2022

Purpose and benefits without career progression

Knowledge management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Purpose-driven work - Good benefits - Good work/life balance

Cons

- Not enough resources for one to do creative work or innovate - Bureaucracy and slow career progression

1.0

Feb 7, 2022

Inequity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Vacation time and parental leave, also pension

Cons

Bad pay for the work expected from staff

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