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?

"Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 94 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 88 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 82 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 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 15 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the top reviewed UNICEF locations?

Ciudad de México , Monterrey , Tijuana , Guadalajara , Chihuahua , Veracruz , Querétaro , China , Ciudad Juarez

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3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,361 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

68% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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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 1,361 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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1.0

Aug 20, 2025

a rusty and decaying agency

Programme analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

extremely highly paid thanks to the generous donations of individuals who earn much less

Cons

nepotism: qualified staff are forced to leave dominated by international staff who knew nothing of the country and who had no trust of the national staff

5.0

Jun 20, 2025

Very rewarding experience

Youth engagement officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a staff, we have incredible benefits including health insurance, parental leave of 24 weeks for mothers and 30 days annual leave. We have the ability to work with diverse partners from government to NGOs and private sectors.

Cons

As a UN staff, we have several restrictions regarding outside activities, to prevent conflict of interest.

1.0

Apr 1, 2025

Disappointing

Child protection officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good location and office facilities. Good wage and per diems Great opportunity for creating your own network, contacts, and make them feel grateful to you personally.

Cons

Corrupt management Staff has political affiliations and use organization to serve pokitical interests No opportunity for learning or career promotion

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