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 decreased by 1% over the last 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?

"interesting work and colleagues are nice" ((in 82 reviews)); "Salary is good but almost" ((in 81 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 71 reviews)); "Good working environment and clean" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good benefits and it's an organization that will allow you to grow." ((in 58 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)); "There is no job security if project is over no laterral entry in similar projects" ((in 22 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 10 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

(1,346 total reviews)

Achim Steiner

85% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

UNDP has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,346 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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4.0

Apr 20, 2022

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Private sector partnerships

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Pros

The job fits my nature as a person and my knowledge, skills and education.

Cons

Relocating from my home country to new duty station.

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.

4.0

Apr 19, 2022

Best of a Modest Bunch

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good process and system Results oriented so take quick decisions and actions 'Can do' attitude by staff generally Strong focus on opportunities for women Delvers much needed support

Cons

Tension between tight accounting for project funding and end of year hurry up and spend Procurement processes very slow In house process systems cumbersome

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