Does World Food Programme pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Food Programme employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Food Programme. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Food Programme?

82% of World Food Programme employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Food Programme 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Food Programme?

Consultant (80) , Intern (54) , Internship (35) , Programme policy officer (25) , Business Support Assistant (23) , Programmer Policy Officer (17) , Logistics Assistant (16) , Administrative Assistant (15) , Programme Associate (15) , Monitoring Assistant (14) , Programmer Officer (14) , Project Manager (14) , Programme Assistant (13) , Finance Officer (12) , Junior Consultant (11)

What are the pros of working at World Food Programme according to real employee reviews?

"Good salary and assisting beneficiaries" ((in 79 reviews)); "Great colleagues working together to meet goals." ((in 56 reviews)); "you learn alot and good pay" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good work environment and camaraderie among peers (usually consultants)" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Food Programme according to real employee reviews?

"No benefits included in this position" ((in 23 reviews)); "No job security and shorter contracts." ((in 23 reviews)); "Demotivated when there are influenced by some bad managers creating toxic working environment." ((in 8 reviews)); "Sometimes really too much bureaucracy" ((in 6 reviews)); "Bossy supervisors" ((in 5 reviews))

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4.0

82% would recommend to a friend

(796 total reviews)

Cindy McCain

61% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

World Food Programme has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 796 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The World Food Programme 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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5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Comms Officer

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Pros

- Interesting work - Passionate and kind people - Lots of opportunities to experience, stretch, and grow

Cons

- Instability - Contract short term

5.0

Nov 26, 2025

Love My Work Here

Communication officer

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Pros

1. High-impact, meaningful work You contribute directly to shaping the visibility of humanitarian operations across 19+ country offices, building narratives that uplift vulnerable communities. The sense of purpose and global impact is real. 2. Diverse, stimulating environment You collaborate daily with colleagues from different cultures, creative partners, influencers, media outlets, and UN teams. The work is dynamic, international, and offers strong exposure to high-level events and campaigns. 3. Autonomy and room for initiative In digital communication, you lead strategy, content, campaigns, and influencer engagement with significant independence. The role allows creativity, ownership, and the ability to innovate.

Cons

1. Heavy workload and limited staffing The regional digital function covers many countries with very few hands. High expectations, urgent requests, and crisis-driven priorities often stretch the team. 2. Limited career progression for communication roles Within the UN system, comms posts are fewer, and mobility or advancement opportunities can feel slow or unclear, especially for specialized digital profiles. 3.Work–life balance can be challenging Tight deadlines, sudden high-profile demands, and emergency-driven assignments sometimes make it difficult to disconnect or plan ahead.

4.0

Nov 24, 2025

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Monitoring assistant

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High standards in all aspects, from the office to salaries that are paid on time

Cons

Financial procedures are long and tedious

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