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?

72% 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) , Specialist (21) , 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 97 reviews)); "Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 87 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 83 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 71 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UNICEF according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and very bureaucratic" ((in 46 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 19 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 14 reviews)); "No growth opportunities (reason for 3 stars)" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 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

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,364 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

70% approve of CEO

57% 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 Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Apr 17, 2013

huge bureaucracy, but if you can survive and thrive, you're destined for great things

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

global reach, high visibility, very international atmosphere

Cons

serious management flaws, very top down mgmt style, at times very inefficient operations

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

Business Outlook

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.

5.0

Mar 16, 2026

unique and rewarding

Programme specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on the team, but most of the teams are fantastic, People are friendly and ready to help. Amazing mission, warm culture, Good pay, bemefits, opportunities to travel, flexible work

Cons

Touch to get in, intense work, sometimes long hours, but only during crisis

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huge bureaucracy, but if you can survive and thrive, you're destined for great things

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

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