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?

"Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 94 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 85 reviews)); "it was great and serving vulnerable people" ((in 83 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 66 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 18 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)); "too much work less flexible more working hours less compensation" ((in 10 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

Dec 28, 2025

For Every Child

Digital marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing mission, for every child

Cons

Nothing to mention. Everything is good

2.0

Dec 25, 2025

Too much bureaucracy

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance and we make a positive impact in children's lives

Cons

Too much change, too many politics, and most people, including myself, have very little trust in senior leadership

4.0

Dec 22, 2025

An overall great orgnization

Education officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work-life balance and well paided

Cons

not stable, hierarchical, low efficiency and not good for long-term development

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