Question 1

Does UNHCR pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UNHCR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UNHCR. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at UNHCR?

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73% of UNHCR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated UNHCR 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at UNHCR?

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Intern (84), Protection Associate (30), Senior Protection Assistant (22), Internship (21), Protection Assistant (20), Registration Assistant (20), Protection Officer (18), Rsd Associate (18), Associate (13), Consultant (12), Interpreter/Translator (12), Administrative Assistant (11), Interpreter (11), Officer (11), Associate Protection Officer (10)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at UNHCR according to real employee reviews?

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"Salary is good and high." ((in 80 reviews)); "great office atmosphere and colleagues!" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people to work with and learn from" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great team and you give back to people in" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work environment in the agency" ((in 24 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"The HR is awful and there is no job security." ((in 24 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Circumventing the system to promote ethnic affiliations and nepotism often consistently overlooked." ((in 7 reviews)); "Plus, no career progression (you have to basically apply for a job that is higher than your position to climb the ladder, THAT IS if there is a vacancy)" ((in 6 reviews)); "seekers thus get sacrificed regularly on the altar of this revolving door of international managers." ((in 6 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about UNHCR layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about UNHCR layoffs and their outlook for job security at UNHCR in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed UNHCR locations?

Accepted Answer

Monterrey, Tapachula, Ciudad de México

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