Does UNDP pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UNDP employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UNDP. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UNDP?

87% of UNDP employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UNDP 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UNDP?

Intern (136) , Consultant (123) , Project Manager (63) , Internship (52) , Project Assistant (42) , Programme Analyst (36) , Project Coordinator (29) , Analyst (21) , Communications Specialist (21) , Finance Associate (21) , Project Officer (20) , Project Associate (19) , Administrative Assistant (18) , Senior Consultant (16) , Associate (15)

What are the pros of working at UNDP according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is good but almost" ((in 83 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 75 reviews)); "Nice staff and friendly colleagues" ((in 74 reviews)); "The UNDP provides a great working environment for professionals and there are attractive benefits attached." ((in 66 reviews)); "Good work environment for personal and professional goals" ((in 60 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of coherence across agencies" ((in 37 reviews)); "No job security" ((in 19 reviews)); "No bonus policy so no matter how hard you work salary will not change much." ((in 14 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and to many rounds of edit" ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor communication." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about UNDP layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about UNDP layoffs and their outlook for job security at UNDP in 2026.

What are the top reviewed UNDP locations?

New York , Washington , China , Ammans Crossing , Syria , Jersey City , Palestine , Chicago , Arlington , Ashburn , Panama , Brooklyn , Long Island City , Springfield Gardens , Staten Island , Jordan , Tucson , Jordan , Adair , Turkey , Sudan , Turkey , Egypt , Cincinnati , Samoa , San Francisco , San Jose , Denver , Seattle , Spokane

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4.0

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,348 total reviews)

Achim Steiner

86% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

UNDP has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,348 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UNDP employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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1.0

Feb 13, 2021

Excellent

Field radio operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The news agency is accurate, timely and informative.

Cons

Nothing substantial to say about this part

5.0

Feb 12, 2021

International experience

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extensive experience with other UN agencies

Cons

Favoritism and networking is a must

5.0

Feb 11, 2021

Development

Programmer associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment to work and develoo

Cons

Heavy workload and small office,

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