Is UNHCR a good company to work for as a Protection Associate?

Protection Associate professionals working at UNHCR have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 34 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of UNHCR employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Protection Associate Jobs at UNHCR now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Protection Associate interview questions at UNHCR .

Does UNHCR pay Protection Associate employees well?

Protection Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at UNHCR with 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 34 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 7.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Protection Associate salaries at UNHCR.

How happy are Protection Associate professionals working at UNHCR?

82% of Protection Associate employees at UNHCR would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 21% in the past 12 months. Protection Associate professionals have also rated UNHCR with a 3.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UNHCR?

Intern (84) , Protection Associate (30) , Senior Protection Assistant (22) , Internship (21) , Protection Assistant (20) , Registration Assistant (20) , Protection Officer (18) , Rsd Associate (18) , Associate (13) , Consultant (12) , Interpreter/Translator (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Interpreter (11) , Officer (11) , Associate Protection Officer (10)

What are the pros of working at UNHCR according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is good and high." ((in 86 reviews)); "Colleagues were great team players" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great people to work with and learn from" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great team and you give back to people in" ((in 25 reviews)); "Provides a good opportunity for young professionals to network with like" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UNHCR according to real employee reviews?

"The HR is awful and there is no job security." ((in 23 reviews)); "Plus, no career progression (you have to basically apply for a job that is higher than your position to climb the ladder, THAT IS if there is a vacancy)" ((in 6 reviews)); "seekers thus get sacrificed regularly on the altar of this revolving door of international managers." ((in 6 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy" ((in 6 reviews)); "Challenging work culture and bureaucratic." ((in 5 reviews))

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3.8

82% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

António Guterres

41% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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Associate Protection employees have rated UNHCR with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Protection professionals have a good working experience there. UNHCR is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Protection professionals compared to other employers within the Non-profit e ONG industry (3.7 stars).

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34 reviews

2.0

Jan 22, 2023

Toxic work environment of UNHCR Bangladesh

Protection specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good pay, good location

Cons

Toxic work environment. All international recruitments are done on the basis of reference, not merit and experience. The national employees are always undermined.

3.0

Oct 5, 2022

Mixed feelings

Protection associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice colleagues, very international vibe, better than average salary

Cons

Chaotic work environment, lengthy procedures

4.0

Dec 25, 2021

Govrment polices

Protection associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good salary, excellent HR, excellent work atmosphere

Cons

Contracts are temporary, getting international jobs means traveling to high risk unwanted areas most of the time

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