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

Feb 22, 2026

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Pros

good purpose and relatively good pay

Cons

funding cuts and uncertainty situation

4.0

Feb 4, 2026

Good

Field supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Amazing work environment and nice coworkers

Cons

No cons this is an amazing organization

4.0

Jan 20, 2026

An organization with an inspiring mandate and dedicated colleagues

Contracts specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Nice colleagues, beautiful location on the water, value driven mission where as staff at all levels and all functions have a tangible impact. Solid procedures. Strategic and interesting work depending on role. Good communication from senior management. WFH and remote work flexibilities. Career opportunities if willing to rotate out of Denmark. Significant effort to provide staff support over the last few years - trainings, management support, and other staff development opportunities. Organization has provided significant support to staff during a difficult year in 2025 including outplacement and career coaching.

Cons

Can be long hours depending on role and level, hard to find the work-life balance if in mid-senior level. - Feedback, coaching and mentoring from supervisors not always provided - Uncertainty around whether valued as staff and if contribution recognized.

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