UNDP reviews

3.9

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,344 total reviews)
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Achim Steiner

85% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

UNDP has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,344 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
5.0
Feb 4, 2026

Good cause and decent work-life balance

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great cause Intelligent and inspiring colleagues Many opportunities to learn

Cons

Very hierarchical Intense workload Career growth depends on network

5.0
Nov 27, 2025

Good team

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good salary, networking opportunities, high recognition

Cons

Job insecurity, very slow progress.

5.0
Oct 23, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The fellowship experience was good and insightful

Cons

The fellowship experience could sometimes be the same every day

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