Great family-friendly company and benefits, no advancement opportunities
Pros
Please do not be dismissive of the themes you see in the reviews, as I've read a lot of honest feedback. I don't get the sense that people are posting these reviews because they were laid off or transitioned. FHI 360 is indeed a great company, but you should have clear goals and expectations if you intend to work here. If you want to just do great work at a place with great colleagues and a competitive benefits package, FHI 360 is absolutely one of the best employers. On the other hand, if you want to continuously grow and challenge yourself, you will feel stifled after a few years here. I tell colleagues and friends that it's a prominent NGO and pursue opportunities here with the intent to learn as much as you can, and then transition to a better opportunity elsewhere. Think about where you are in your life, career and otherwise, and plan accordingly so that you can benefit as much as possible from your experience at FHI 360.
Cons
There is little room for growth here, and HR has openly admitted this is an issue they have heard frequently. When new opportunities arise, the organization prefers to bring in new staff rather than promote current ones. I was informed early on that FHI 360 allows for lateral transitions, but rarely do they promote internal/existing staff. This has definitely proven true. Further, the organization does not invest in professional development of its staff. This type of environment encourages the type of high turnover we have. We have lost great talent because of this and will continue to do so.
