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 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))

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

Aug 9, 2022

Bureaucratic but well meaning

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of enthusiastic and passionate colleagues

Cons

Very long delays and lots of process you have to go through to reach results.

2.0

May 18, 2022

The proposal they are giving me is lower for my experience and expertise level

Program analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being part of the UN system.

Cons

Underpaid staff, they offer low rates of salary proposal that is not related to ones expertise level.

2.0

Apr 20, 2022

Well paid good job but bad bosses are untouchable

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

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