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?

71% 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 (82) , 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?

"Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 94 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 90 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 85 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 75 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 66 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 20 reviews)); "No growth opportunities (reason for 3 stars)" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the top reviewed UNICEF locations?

Roma , Firenze , Genova , Pisa , Cosenza , Rimini , Torre del Greco , Napoli , Carbonia , Milano

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3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,364 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

67% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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UNICEF has an employee rating of 3.7 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 Non-profit e ONG industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Jul 12, 2025

Highly recommended

M&e officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good environment, employee friendly, care for employees

Cons

Nothing. All good. Will be happy to work again

3.0

Jul 4, 2025

Great work-life balance, but frustratingly slow and bureaucratic

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work-life balance is unreal. Most people are kind.

Cons

Senior leaders can be very slow to make decisions and often deflect responsibility to their subordinates and teams. Lack of accountability and integrity in senior leaders.

5.0

Jul 2, 2025

Good company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work for to work for it

Cons

Did not found any issues

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