Most employees at HQ are consultants on short term contracts - Anonymous employee UNICEF Employee Review

2.0
15 Oct 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you’re hired as a consultant, view it as an opportunity to get experience inside one of the giant UN agencies, but don’t expect it to lead to anything permanent

Cons

Very hierarchical. Power and agency concentrated among a small number of people on any given team. Others get pigeon-holed and await marching orders w/o growth opportunities.

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5.0
15 May 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

-great exposure to a UN agency with one of the strongest and clearest mandates

Cons

-the exposure and experience does not make up for the fact that interns are unpaid

4.0
10 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

friendly team, smart people, flexible work environment

Cons

precarious conditions - difficult to get a full time contract, pay is OK

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