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      3.8

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (1,364 total reviews)
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      Catherine M. Russell

      67% approve of CEO

      56% positive business outlook

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      UNICEF has an employee rating of 3.8 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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      4.0
      Apr 10, 2012

      Good on the resume, but not substantively interesting

      Summer intern
      Recommend
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      Pros

      UNICEF certainly has name-brand recognition, and for that reason, even an unpaid internship can be prestigious and look good on the resume.

      Cons

      In my particular experience, I wasn't utilized to the fullest, or anywhere near the fullest, of my capabilities. In terms of skills and professional development, it was a waste of time.

      4.0
      Apr 5, 2012

      Good compensation but no opportunities for growth or benefits; the bureaucracy and politics are often stifling.

      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      UNICEF's mission is important nd it's work is critical. You'll find lots of smart, committed people from all over the world, and learn a lot about the logistics and politics of humanitarian aid. The compensation is good for consultants, though they'll see no benefits.

      Cons

      The bureaucracy and office politics are overwhelming. The organization hires mid level professionals for entry level work and often allows them to stagnate.

      4.0
      Dec 8, 2010

      Inspiring mandate, committed colleagues, but bureaucracy is a damper

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Inspiring mandate - in my opinion the best international organization working for children's rights to health, education and protection - An excellent place to work for women (and men) - great work/family/life balance - Salaries may be better than local non-profits - Competent co-works that you can learn something from - Very high job security

      Cons

      - Very bureaucratic - specially in administrative processes - No clear decision-making processes / or the ones in place not effective - Due to the international nature of the organization, sometimes information sharing at different levels, i.e. from HQ to field offices may leave room for clarity - Not much accountability for bad performance, which means people can get away with not doing a good job

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