UNDP Program Manager reviews

4.1

99% would recommend to a friend

(10 total reviews)
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Achim Steiner

77% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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2.0
Apr 20, 2022
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Pros

UNDP pays decently and there are lots of committed staff. Work can be interesting

Cons

It is an international organization - managers appointed from the top are political appointees - some shining stars, other corrupt nasty pieces of work. With top management protected with diplomatic immunity the culture of violence, sexual harassment and abuse is impossible to contain - so if you have a bad manager run since nothing will protect you. On the other hand good managers let u excel. That being said getting into management is highly unlikely unless you have a political backer - e.g. an uncle who is a minister of foreign affairs.

3.0
May 19, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic experience in the international field

Cons

Bureaucracy can be frustrating when you want to do more

5.0
Feb 12, 2021

International experience

Recommend
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Pros

Extensive experience with other UN agencies

Cons

Favoritism and networking is a must

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