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 3.7 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?

"Important work and great colleagues" ((in 80 reviews)); "Salary is good but almost" ((in 74 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 71 reviews)); "Good work environment for personal and professional goals" ((in 61 reviews)); "The Organisation offers relatively good benefits." ((in 61 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UNDP according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of coherence across agencies" ((in 42 reviews)); "There is no job security if project is over no laterral entry in similar projects" ((in 18 reviews)); "No bonus policy so no matter how hard you work salary will not change much." ((in 15 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and to many rounds of edit" ((in 13 reviews)); "Bad communication, planning, and organization." ((in 9 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.

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4.0

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,346 total reviews)

Achim Steiner

86% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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UNDP has an employee rating of 4.0 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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5.0

Sep 26, 2021

A great cohort to work with

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Amazing teammates - Team leads are very encouraging - Good learning experiences from sessions - Work according to your strengths - Learn in the areas you are lacking

Cons

None that I can think of

5.0

Sep 24, 2021

Working with UNDP is really a great opportunity

Urban planning and governance coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Wider network with a lot of highly experienced friendly colleagues ensures good working environment.

Cons

Kind of complex procedure while working with both Government and UNDP.

2.0

Sep 22, 2021

Mixed bag

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Some colleagues were wonderful, smart, motivated, multi-lingual. I travelled extensively for work, which was enriching and was given a lot of responsibility.

Cons

There was a lot of corruption at the office where I worked. I uncovered theft among a group of staff members and when I reported it, suffered harassment and staff refused to provide any admin support needed. There was no cohesion in the office and it was a very hostile work environment due to these issues.

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