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?

72% 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 98 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 72 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 71 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 22 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 14 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the top reviewed UNICEF locations?

Buenos Aires , Santa Fe , San Juan , Rosario , San Pedro

UNICEF reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,363 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

70% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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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

Jun 17, 2026

Impactful work with a challenging environment

Gender specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great professional team that drives forward impactful work. Good benefits and R&R scheme.

Cons

Challenging work and living environment

5.0

Jun 15, 2026

Supportive culture but equal ratings for all performance levels

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working culture. Even if person is not working, no body will say any thing

Cons

Good and bad performers are rated equally

5.0

Jun 9, 2026

Positive Work Environment with Opportunities for Growth

Data entering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance, supportive team members, excellent health benefits, opportunities for career growth

Cons

Slow career progression, lack of communication from upper management, outdated technology, or long working hours during peak seasons.

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