Is UNDP a good company to work for as a Program Support Assistant?

Program Support Assistant professionals working at UNDP have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 33 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 Program Support Assistant Jobs at UNDP now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Support Assistant interview questions at UNDP .

Does UNDP pay Program Support Assistant employees well?

Program Support Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at UNDP with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 33 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Support Assistant salaries at UNDP.

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))

UNDP Program Support Assistant reviews

4.3

88% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Achim Steiner

94% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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Program Support Assistant employees have rated UNDP with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Support Assistant professionals have an excellent working experience there. UNDP is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Support Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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33 reviews

3.0

Jun 29, 2024

Professional environment

Program analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very professional staff and friendly environment

Cons

Diplomatic procedures in every corner of your work

4.0

May 17, 2024

Great

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and the rights of employees

Cons

Bureaucracy and there is no promotion nor progression

4.0

Apr 9, 2024

Good Job with great benefits

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Organization has premium visibility and one of the most trusted brands in the development sector, We deliver at scale development solutions across multiple sectors. The job enables us to explore multiple sectors diversifying knowledge and skill in tandem with global best practice. The organization is also a knowledge organization generating immense knowledge and providing guidance in new fields.

Cons

The organization is very lean thus does not have adequate distribution of labor making it high pressure and commonly leads to fatigue. Organization is also very top heavy thus limited technical experts

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