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 been stable over the past 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 85 reviews)); "Interesting work and good colleagues." ((in 75 reviews)); "Flexibility and Good working environment" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 67 reviews)); "Good work environment for personal and professional goals" ((in 65 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)); "There is no job security if project is over no laterral entry in similar projects" ((in 20 reviews)); "Unpaid internship for interns policy" ((in 16 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))

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.

UNDP reviews

3.9

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,345 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 1,345 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 Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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5.0

Feb 5, 2023

Why work for UNDP

Program manager

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Pros

The best part of my work is the pride that comes from working for a prestigious intergovernmental organization. The work culture is fabulous. Most people have the right mix of good aptitude and attitude, which makes my work a hobby. I hardly see people backstabbing. At the end of the day, I feel satisfied to be serving the world, selflessly, without any hidden agenda.

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Everyone who meets you thinks you make big monies. I sometimes do no mention my workplace

3.0

Feb 2, 2023

Average experience

Project clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are welcoming, many networking experiences, and great exposure

Cons

Very minimal guidance, and very bureaucratic

5.0

Feb 2, 2023

CADASTRAL TECHNICAL ADVISOR

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CEO approval

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permanent training Respectful treatment of employees

Cons

I have no comments about it

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