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 (81) , Fundraiser (43) , Internship (34) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Project Manager (20) , Specialist (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 88 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 82 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 67 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 22 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the top reviewed UNICEF locations?

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

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3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,361 total reviews)

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 1,361 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

5.0

Jul 26, 2011

Rewarding and challenging, UNICEF is an excellent employer

Fundraising

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- hard working and committed staff - visionary, accessible and strong senior leadership of UK office - clear impact - good professional and personal development while still having transparent & fair recruitment

Cons

- pay is below average, and working well beyond your capacity is the norm - NY & Geneva offices can be a hindrance as well as a help

1.0

Apr 13, 2026

Toxic environment

Communications officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great, insurance, pension fund

Cons

Organisational culture is very toxic

1.0

Oct 30, 2025

Uncertain future

Integration solution architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Officially, organization management cares about employees and there are plenty of programmes about employee care/mental.

Cons

Very hierarchical organization, protecting pretending managers.

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