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?

70% 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 92 reviews)); "Salary are good and often they allow you to work remotely" ((in 91 reviews)); "Great people that think alike" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 81 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 69 reviews))

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

"Poor management and very bureaucratic" ((in 47 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 20 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager it will be difficult to progress." ((in 15 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 14 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and paper work." ((in 13 reviews))

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3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,359 total reviews)

Catherine M. Russell

68% approve of CEO

55% 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 Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

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

5.0

Oct 23, 2025

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Child protection specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The organization is employee friendly

Cons

It sometimes takes a toll to family well bening

5.0

Oct 22, 2025

Meaningful work, understaffed

Partnership specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredibly meaningful work, helping children in need across the globe. Exciting and a lot of room to contribute in a major way to important global initiatives.

Cons

Due to UNICEF being UN, funding is utilized for programs that support children and funds for overhead that would support staff are used very judiciously. To that end, you may find yourself doing the job of more than one person regularly for years.

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