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      UNICEF reviews

      3.8

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (1,360 total reviews)
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      Catherine M. Russell

      68% approve of CEO

      56% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      UNICEF has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,360 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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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Apr 2, 2019

      Needs improvement

      Communications consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      UNICEF has a great mandate, they do fantastic work implementing programs that are actually impactful. Acquired good knowledge and understanding of how the UN works and a lot of useful skills related to the development programs.

      Cons

      Job insecurity, instability. No compensation, benefits for consultants (aka non-staff), who carry out the work of staff. Poor management. Highly hierarchical and bureaucratic institution.

      3.0
      Feb 6, 2019

      Great people to work with, but not much focus on people from the organization

      Communications specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Working in international context with people from every corner of the world. Working on an amazing mandate that is ensuring and protecting the rights of every child.

      Cons

      A lot of external contracts providing no protection for employees rights. Not enough longevity of projects due to a high turnover. Little leadership across the organization

      4.0
      Dec 6, 2018

      London Street Team Member

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Powerful and necessary aim of providing emergency food and disaster relief Generally nice and helpful team members Comprehensive training Understanding managers

      Cons

      Did feel a lot of pressure to end conversations which didn't have an immediate lead to a donation High pressure to hit daily targets Extremely draining work

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