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 (81) , Fundraiser (43) , Internship (34) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Project Manager (20) , Specialist (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 96 reviews)); "Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 80 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 75 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 66 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very bureaucratic" ((in 44 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 22 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews)); "Internship remote difference hours, overtime working hours" ((in 10 reviews))

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3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,359 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

68% approve of CEO

56% 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 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,359 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 ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0

Aug 4, 2021

Great cause, bureaucratic organization

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great cause, the emergency work in countries that need it the most is excellent. Work at the country level is very good in many countries.

Cons

Bureaucracy, lack of innovation, insular mentality, unequal treatment of staff. Friends of senior management get promoted without due process.

4.0

Jan 13, 2021

Highly impactful

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work is highly impactful, saving millions of lives across the supported countries with high impact interventions. Lots of learning opportunities.

Cons

Not enough opportunities to transition to a permanent position. Lack of diversity within senior management (mostly white males at the top).

5.0

Dec 3, 2020

Fantabulous job

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We get to help students women deprived people

Cons

Too much of workload and exhaustion and mental stress

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