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 93 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 82 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 78 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 63 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very bureaucratic" ((in 43 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)); "No growth opportunities (reason for 3 stars)" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 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

4.0

Mar 23, 2026

Inspiring organization mission

Child protection specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working on the world's leading issues in an organization driven by an amazing mission.

Cons

Job safety, internal politics, promotion not linked to merits.

4.0

Mar 16, 2026

Decent and somewhat interesting

Hr assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No risk of losing job, people are quite nice and there are some events

Cons

Very slow progression, very much an administrative job

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

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