Overall employee rating

3.4
Based on 3 reviews
Rating distribution: 0 reviews rated 5 out of 5 stars. 0 reviews rated 4 out of 5 stars. 3 reviews rated 3 out of 5 stars. 0 reviews rated 2 out of 5 stars. 0 reviews rated 1 out of 5 stars.
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Detail Ratings
Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
3.0
Work flexibility
4.0
Job Security
4.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture
4.0
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Program Officer
3.7
16 January 2026

Decent benefits, but pay could be better for this type of NGO

I've worked here as a Program Officer for a few years, mostly remote from New York. It's a solid non-profit organization in international development, but the pay package really depends on your role and experience. The benefits are pretty good, though.


Pros

They offer good health insurance and a decent 401k match, which is a big plus for a non-profit organization. The remote work flexibility helps save on commute costs too. For Program Officer roles, the benefits package definitely helps balance out the salary.


Cons

Honestly, the base salary is on the lower side, especially for someone remote from New York. There isn't much room for salary negotiation either. Compared to other international NGOs, the pay raises are pretty minimal year-to-year.


Advice to Management

Re-evaluate salary bands, especially for experienced staff and those in high-cost-of-living areas. Competitive pay would attract even more talent to support our public health initiatives.


Ratings by topic
4.0
Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
5.0
Work flexibility
4.0
Job Security
3.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
4.0
Company Culture

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Program Officer
3.3
7 January 2026
Decent work, but balance needs managing
Pros: I really appreciate the mission-driven work. As a Program Officer, it feels good contributing to global health initiatives. Plus, the hybrid model in our Geneva office helps some with flexibility on quieter days.
Cons: The workload can get intense, especially during project deadlines. Sometimes it feels like you're always 'on' due to different time zones in international development. It's hard to consistently have a 40-hour week.
Advice to Management: Leadership needs to better manage global workloads and set clear expectations for after-hours communication. Encourage teams to truly disconnect.
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Project Manager
3.1
4 January 2026
Okay for mission-driven work, but career growth is slow
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Cons: Career growth is pretty much non-existent for Project Manager roles. There aren't clear pathways for advancement, and promotions are rare. You can get stuck at one level for years, even with good performance.
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