Glass ceiling for national staff - Anonymous employee UNDP Employee Review

3.0
Jul 31, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You get to understand how this 'industry' works as UNDP always takes a role in it, important or marginal, you will get to see the landscape

Cons

National staff are often under-paid compared to international staff, given the budget limitations. Senior management largely only cares about their own upward management.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

- Interesting topics being worked on - Passionate people with diverse experiences

Cons

- Low pay - Very bureaucratic - Due to funding cuts, hiring people without giving them an equitable salary or any benefits under low/vague contract terms - Toxic management

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