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

UNICEF reviews

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

Apr 18, 2015

Information Technology Assistant

Information technology & communications assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment and benefits, filled with passionate, professional and friendly colleagues who give their best on their jobs to accomplish the organization's goal of protecting children's rights all over the world.

Cons

Only con is you barely have any opportunities for career development and advancement in the area of Information Technology, at least in field offices.

5.0

Apr 16, 2015

UNV

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing company, great corporate culture, amazing intercultural atmosphere. There are lots of traveling involved, and many opportunities for training .

Cons

too much bureaucracy may be a challenge at times, specially with lots of traveling involved difficult times during the crisis (the company had to cut posts), contracts renewal (consultants may be one month or more without a job/payment between contracts), and in the first payment (delays)...

3.0

Mar 10, 2015

Administrative Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The staff is amazingly friendly. The environment is diverse. There are plenty of opportunities for growth.

Cons

Depending on your contract you may not receive benefits or vacation days.

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