Introduction
UNICEF has played an essential role in attaining equality, especially among children. Its presence and effort have made it possible to access uniquely positioned children whom other organizations have failed to reach, thereby protecting and advocating for the rights of even the most disadvantaged. The organization’s success is highly dependent on the employees who have to deal with unique risks, language barriers, and cultural differences. UNICEF has invested a lot of resources to ensure that their workers in the field are safe despite their location. This has been achieved by ensuring appropriate policies and procedures governing their employees (Clark, et al., 2020). Additionally, due to the risk involved in some regions, the organization has guaranteed to implement a crisis management plan to allow a proactive response.
Every successful candidate willing to work with UNICEF is exposed to special training to ensure they know the risks involved with advocating for children’s rights. Consequently, since the organization operates globally, one must receive training to help them cope with the diverse cultures. Notably, UNICEF has created working relationships with federal parties in the various nations that give them technical support, making it easy to position and monitor their workers (UNICEF, 2020).
Compared to the challenges that MSF has faced in the various regions while delivering their services, UNICEF adopted a slogan that believes that “delivering for children starts with delivering for their staff” (UNICEF, 2020). Since their employees are exposed to significant risks and, in some cases, violence that may lead to death, the organization offers various benefits, insurances, and incentives. The organization provides both health and life insurance, hardship and family allowances, as well as relocation support to ensure the comfort and safety of the employees and their families (Clark, et al., 2020). Additionally, there are several well-being programs that employees are exposed to that focus on their psychological health, especially those exposed to harsh conditions. Despite ensuring to offer support to the voices that often go unheard, UNICEF has invested a lot to ensure that they have a working and healthy workforce as it is essential for attaining their mission.
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