Does UNHCR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UNHCR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UNHCR. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UNHCR?

73% of UNHCR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UNHCR 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.3 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 78 reviews)); "great office atmosphere and colleagues!" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great people to work with and learn from" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great team and you give back to people in" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great Working environment" ((in 27 reviews))

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

"No job security since our contracts where only for a year" ((in 24 reviews)); "seekers thus get sacrificed regularly on the altar of this revolving door of international managers." ((in 7 reviews)); "not much work to do" ((in 6 reviews)); "Challenging work culture and bureaucratic." ((in 5 reviews)); "Leadership is focused on their own branding and external communications." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about UNHCR layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about UNHCR layoffs and their outlook for job security at UNHCR in 2026.

UNHCR reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(843 total reviews)

António Guterres

76% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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UNHCR has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 843 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UNHCR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit e ONG industry (3.7 stars).

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843 reviews

3.0

Aug 11, 2021

humanitarian

Administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

all across the organization is a humanitarian work environment

Cons

there is a high level of bureaucracy

5.0

Aug 5, 2021

Good company to work for

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is very good. House, meal, and travel allownace available

Cons

Too many working hours. Very demanding and time consuming for new staff

3.0

Aug 2, 2021

Multifunctional

Senior cbp assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The overall goal and the key cause to support individuals who are less fortunate, oppressed, and have specific needs is what gets you motivated to go to work everyday hoping that you will make a change for someone's life.

Cons

Not enough trainings and personal development is available. Places are always limited. Career development inside the operation is also difficult as they have this Internal preference system in hiring mainly who is working with them.

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