Is UNDP a good company to work for as a Associate Programme Officer?

Associate Programme Officer professionals working at UNDP have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 32 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of UNDP employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate Programme Officer Jobs at UNDP now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Programme Officer interview questions at UNDP .

Does UNDP pay Associate Programme Officer employees well?

Associate Programme Officer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at UNDP with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate Programme Officer salaries at UNDP.

How happy are Associate Programme Officer professionals working at UNDP?

98% of Associate Programme Officer employees at UNDP would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Associate Programme Officer professionals have also rated UNDP with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating 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 78 reviews)); "Interesting work and good colleagues." ((in 73 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 73 reviews)); "The UNDP provides a great working environment for professionals and there are attractive benefits attached." ((in 62 reviews)); "Good work environment for personal and professional goals" ((in 59 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of coherence across agencies" ((in 39 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 19 reviews)); "No bonus policy so no matter how hard you work salary will not change much." ((in 13 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and to many rounds of edit" ((in 13 reviews)); "which will erode motivation for anyone who is not there to ensure a good salary and a future pension." ((in 9 reviews))

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4.0

98% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Achim Steiner

99% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Associate Programme Officer employees have rated UNDP with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Programme Officer professionals have a good working experience there. UNDP is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Programme Officer professionals compared to other employers within the Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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32 reviews

4.0

Mar 27, 2019

Bureaucratic and Stable

Programme analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working conditions, great values

Cons

Organization reluctant to change - attempts are being made though.

3.0

Aug 21, 2018

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Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

woking at a multicultural institution

Cons

very poor Human Ressources treatment

5.0

Mar 19, 2018

Great place to work

Programme analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great learning and support for fixed term staff

Cons

No clear career progression beyond annual contract reviews and project life

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