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 to work with" ((in 88 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 84 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 44 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 19 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((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

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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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3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

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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3.0

Dec 18, 2025

Good org - lots of egomaniacs

Communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work, smart people, less impact in HQ

Cons

lots of incompetent leaders who are egomaniacs

3.0

Dec 15, 2025

Good Place

Program associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and competitive salary

Cons

Restructuring has led to many many job cuts. Upper Management is disconnected from employee needs. Lots of office politics.

3.0

Dec 11, 2025

Great

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people. Great teams. Great work.

Cons

Nothing I can think of

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