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      UNICEF reviews

      3.8

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (1,363 total reviews)
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      Catherine M. Russell

      70% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

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      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.3

      Senior management

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      UNICEF has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,363 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
      Apr 18, 2015

      Information Technology Assistant

      Information technology & communications assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great working environment and benefits, filled with passionate, professional and friendly colleagues who give their best on their jobs to accomplish the organization's goal of protecting children's rights all over the world.

      Cons

      Only con is you barely have any opportunities for career development and advancement in the area of Information Technology, at least in field offices.

      1.0
      Nov 29, 2014

      Great potential but disappointing and frustrating day to day experience

      International program specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great reputation with governments, partners and public in general. Doors open when you speak of UNICEF. Good employment package compatible with UN standards overall, especially for those with children. Organization attracts great talent, especially young people who are the ones who tend to stay longer if given the chance. Inspiring mission, charisma and overall objectives.

      Cons

      No work-life balance: in fact, not having a personal life is rewarded, celebrated. Promotions seem to be more politically-related - your connections matter more than your capacity; no merit in working hard if you're not ready to play some heavy politics. Leadership often rules by fear and intimidation. Huge, inefficient bureaucracy. 30-year-old policies and systems in place; implementation is poor and admin staff do little to support program staff and managers to ease processes and unlock bottlenecks. Frequent tensions between national and international staff members. When senior talent is recruited from outside, little effort is made to ease transition into the organization, leading many to leave after a short period with the organization.

      4.0
      Nov 24, 2014

      great experience, the people are extremely supportive

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      good management, excellent culture and good salary for a non-profit organisation

      Cons

      few opportunities for career progression

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