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 77 reviews)); "interesting work and colleagues are nice" ((in 76 reviews)); "The UNDP provides a great working environment for professionals and there are attractive benefits attached." ((in 67 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 67 reviews)); "Good work environment for personal and professional goals" ((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 38 reviews)); "There is no job security if project is over no laterral entry in similar projects" ((in 21 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 11 reviews))

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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

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

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 Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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33 reviews

5.0

Mar 14, 2025

Good Employer

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and salary, possibility to learn.

Cons

Nothing to mention for cons.

5.0

Nov 18, 2024

Great

Program analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, parental support, a lot of travel

Cons

Also a lot of travel

3.0

Nov 5, 2024

Focused on revenue, not impact

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The UN brand is a heavy weight

Cons

UN's technical work and consultants are focused on revenue and not always on social impact

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