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 4, 2026

Challenging but fulfilling

Fundraiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at the UN was an amazing experience, being able to take part in such a significant mission was great.

Cons

As I was not a full-time volunteer and was also responsible for fundraising in my territory, I felt that I did not receive the same treatment as the other volunteers. It was a challenging role and experience, and at times it felt like my well-being was not fully considered.

2.0

Feb 27, 2026

You will not die but you will not have a life

Programme associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Health Insurance, a few good friends

Cons

Toxic office, never celebrate good moments, everything urgent, too much layers to do anything

4.0

Feb 26, 2026

Mid level job in administration

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, good work life balance

Cons

Unstable as there are funding issues usually

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