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 3.6 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 80 reviews)); "interesting work and colleagues are nice" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 71 reviews)); "The UNDP provides a great working environment for professionals and there are attractive benefits attached." ((in 70 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 20 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and to many rounds of edit" ((in 13 reviews)); "No bonus policy so no matter how hard you work salary will not change much." ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad communication, planning, and organization." ((in 11 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

UNDP reviews

3.9

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,346 total reviews)

Achim Steiner

85% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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UNDP has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,346 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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1K reviews

4.0

Oct 16, 2015

Revenue Specialiat

Project manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Enhance individual knowledge in development programme and donor relation

Cons

Very stressful working in conflict and post-conflict environment

1.0

Oct 15, 2015

Lack of vision, especially for Middle Income Countries

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As with most UN agencies, the access and actual work can be very exciting. This is true especially in countries where UN has a good relationship with the government.

Cons

Dated vision, nepotism, favor-trading, lack of professionalism, lack of strategic vision.

5.0

Oct 13, 2015

Admin & Finance

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

a great place to work Excellent management team, globally diverse and financially stable. Great leadership team, great work teams and great culture. Non profit org.

Cons

complex cross-cultural management issues in a fast changing and international field, no promotion , no scope for personal growth

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