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 3.6 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 86 reviews)); "interesting work and colleagues are nice" ((in 75 reviews)); "Great for people who like global environments and diverse perspectives." ((in 71 reviews)); "Good work environment for personal and professional goals" ((in 62 reviews)); "The UNDP provides a great working environment for professionals and there are attractive benefits attached." ((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 40 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 14 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and to many rounds of edit" ((in 13 reviews)); "Very bureaucratic, senior management is detached from reality" ((in 11 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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3.9

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,346 total reviews)

Achim Steiner

85% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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UNDP has an employee rating of 3.9 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 Gobierno y Administración Pública industry (3.6 stars).

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4.0

Sep 15, 2021

International development organisation

Youth economic empowerment officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great impact and good work environment.

Cons

Limited professional growth and uncertainty regarding contracts.

5.0

Sep 13, 2021

Good experience

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to world class experience in international development.

Cons

Moving or frequent travelling during work.

5.0

Sep 10, 2021

Yes

Town manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Committed to support the country holistic development

Cons

Works with more focus on only the government

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