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) , Specialist (21) , Project Manager (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?

"Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 97 reviews)); "Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 87 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 83 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 46 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 19 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

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3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,364 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 1,364 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

Oct 4, 2025

It's ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, benefits, AL, parental leave

Cons

No room for growth, toxic environment stemming from the office politics

4.0

Oct 2, 2025

One of the best

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Doing real and useful things in the poorest communities worldwide, great mission and brand

Cons

Bureaucracy, very varied colleague capabilities

5.0

Sep 26, 2025

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Analyst consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, nice environment, purpose and value

Cons

I don't have anything to add

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