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 103 reviews)); "Cause & Colleagues are great at unicef" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good benefit and a conducive work environment" ((in 76 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 45 reviews)); "No job security in the long term" ((in 21 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities" ((in 15 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))

What are the top reviewed UNICEF locations?

Toronto , Vancouver , Hamilton , Winnipeg , Montreal

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3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,362 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 1,362 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 Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

May 6, 2026

Great team with fun perks and growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super nice team, fun perks like a snack shack, weekly draw for a 1/2 off, employee appreaciation days (fridays off before a long weekend), lots of learning and development opportunities for a under 100 staff NFP

Cons

Unclear approval processes but its getting better. Two days in office

5.0

Apr 9, 2025

Great Experience with a great staff

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The staff is supportive and patient - Lots of training to get you prepped

Cons

- Lots of work and deadlines

5.0

Jan 3, 2025

Humanitarian

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful place and people. Service to humanity

Cons

Non I can remember at all

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