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?

"Salary is good but almost" ((in 81 reviews)); "interesting work and colleagues are nice" ((in 80 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 69 reviews)); "Flexibility and Good working environment" ((in 59 reviews)); "Good work environment for personal and professional goals" ((in 57 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of coherence across agencies" ((in 41 reviews)); "No bonus policy so no matter how hard you work salary will not change much." ((in 12 reviews)); "No career development" ((in 12 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and to many rounds of edit" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor leadership, lack of growth for local and international staff." ((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.

What are the top reviewed UNDP locations?

New York , Washington , China , Ammans Crossing , Syria , Jersey City , Palestine , Chicago , Arlington , Ashburn , Panama , Brooklyn , Long Island City , Springfield Gardens , Staten Island , Jordan , Tucson , Jordan , Adair , Turkey , Sudan , Turkey , Egypt , Cincinnati , Samoa , San Francisco , San Jose , Denver , Seattle , Spokane

UNDP reviews

4.0

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,347 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 1,347 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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2.0

Jun 5, 2015

Intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The work environment at UNDP is casual and for the most part, friendly. You will have as much responsibility as you can handle if you prove yourself capable and look for opportunity.

Cons

Low morale and unclear expectations make it difficult to understand what is required of employees. Unqualified consultants. Poor communication. Bored employees. Lack of creativity. Very political.

5.0

Apr 1, 2015

I have more than 15 years of experience working with UNDP, i.e. Executive Assistant, Interview Writer, Finance Asst, HR

Human resources generalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with staff of diverse race, religion, language, cultural background, etc. is a rewarding experience.

Cons

I went along fine with all the staff, and I accomplished all my assigned tasks and responsibilities, so I met the highest expectations of my supervisors. I was a success!

5.0

Feb 9, 2015

Online Volunteer through the UNV program

Online volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission. I was responsible to promote a peace-building forum in Brazil as well as write policy insights on the blog of the forum.

Cons

Online volunteering has its cons. One cons was the difficulties to receive clear coordinated tasks.

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