UNDP reviews

4.0

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,348 total reviews)
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Achim Steiner

86% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

UNDP has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,348 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 Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
3.0
Dec 1, 2018

Interesting work, bureaucracy is frustrating

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The work is interesting, get to work with a lot of amazing colleagues, get to be part of an organization with an important mission.

Cons

Overstretched staff, no budget, no respect or appreciation for staff, no career growth, heavy bureaucracy.

3.0
Nov 17, 2018

Program Manager

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's mission is meaningful(eradicating poverty).

Cons

Huge disparities in terms of benefits, salaries and recognition of work among national and international staff. This needs to change across all UN agencies.

5.0
Nov 12, 2018

Finance Associate

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment with great team spirit and diverse culture

Cons

Just as any NPO organization limited resources can hinder the work

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