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

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3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,364 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

70% approve of CEO

57% 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

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

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

5.0

Jul 31, 2025

Beautifuk mission and diverse enviornment

Regional security manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Global Impact: Direct contribution to improving children's lives worldwide through humanitarian and development work. -Prestige & Network: Association with a respected UN agency opens doors to a vast international professional network and career mobility. -Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, education grant, pension, and leave entitlements—especially strong for international staff.

Cons

-Bureaucracy & Slow Processes: Decision-making can be hindered by complex UN administrative systems and inter-agency politics. -Job Insecurity: Many roles are fixed-term or project-based, with frequent restructuring or post abolishment. -High-Stress Environments: Work in crisis zones or high-pressure HQ roles can lead to burnout

4.0

Jul 14, 2025

Great Place

Hr specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Mandate , great people

Cons

Redcued funding due to ongiing budget cuts

5.0

Jul 2, 2025

Good company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work for to work for it

Cons

Did not found any issues

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