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 (82) , Fundraiser (44) , Internship (34) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Specialist (22) , Project Manager (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?

"Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 99 reviews)); "Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 99 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 86 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 81 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 43 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 20 reviews)); "Abusive managers and bad morale in HR" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews)); "too much work less flexible more working hours less compensation" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the top reviewed UNICEF locations?

New York , Washington , Chicago , Sudan , Panama City , Jordan , Houston , Lebanon , Los Angeles , Jersey City , Lyndhurst , Syria , Mexico , Denmark , Astoria , Flushing , New City , Sunnyside , Denmark , Charlotte , Turkey , Italy , Red Oak , D Lo , Finland , Jordan , Lebanon , Irvine , San Bernardino , San Francisco

UNICEF reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,367 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

67% approve of CEO

54% 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 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,367 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 Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jul 5, 2023

Great place to work

Digital content manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unicef has great, honourable goals

Cons

Too much tentative management and strategy

5.0

Jun 5, 2023

good opportunity to learn about UN system and work

Unv

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It offers a unique chance to support a worldwide recognised humanitarian organisation devoted to the development of children's rights. This crucial experience will broaden your worldview and professional knowledge by exposing you to a variety of cultures, languages, and viewpoints. It also encourages considerable professional growth, allowing you to master new skills, improve your employability, and advance your career opportunities.

Cons

I wouldn't consider this a disadvantage; rather, as an international employee, you must understand much more about their culture and civilization; else, you would find it difficult to work there.

1.0

Apr 15, 2023

Terrible experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High salary Benefits (a lot of paid leave, grants to move/for children) Good work life balance (max. 7h work per day)

Cons

Bad management Widespread bullying and harassment Staff with burn outs, mental health problems caused by stress, resignations Huge bureaucracy No ethical use of funds Arrogant attitude towards beneficiaries Discrimination based on race and gender for recruitments/promotions

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