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      UNICEF reviews

      3.8

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (1,361 total reviews)
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      Catherine M. Russell

      68% approve of CEO

      56% positive business outlook

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      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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      4.0
      Dec 5, 2014

      A tricky world of possibility

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There are so many possibilities to accomplish substantial things and work with amazing fantastic people. There is lots going on with innovation and serious thinking about how to improve aid architecture.

      Cons

      At the same time, it is a gigantic bureaucracy, so get ready for office politics, power games, etc.--not to mention all manner of cross-cultural barriers to grapple with. Of course this stuff can be invigorating, but also stifling.

      1.0
      Nov 29, 2014

      Great potential but disappointing and frustrating day to day experience

      International program specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great reputation with governments, partners and public in general. Doors open when you speak of UNICEF. Good employment package compatible with UN standards overall, especially for those with children. Organization attracts great talent, especially young people who are the ones who tend to stay longer if given the chance. Inspiring mission, charisma and overall objectives.

      Cons

      No work-life balance: in fact, not having a personal life is rewarded, celebrated. Promotions seem to be more politically-related - your connections matter more than your capacity; no merit in working hard if you're not ready to play some heavy politics. Leadership often rules by fear and intimidation. Huge, inefficient bureaucracy. 30-year-old policies and systems in place; implementation is poor and admin staff do little to support program staff and managers to ease processes and unlock bottlenecks. Frequent tensions between national and international staff members. When senior talent is recruited from outside, little effort is made to ease transition into the organization, leading many to leave after a short period with the organization.

      4.0
      Nov 24, 2014

      great experience, the people are extremely supportive

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      good management, excellent culture and good salary for a non-profit organisation

      Cons

      few opportunities for career progression

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