Great Autonomy, but very political - Anonymous employee UNDP Employee Review

4.0
Sep 10, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great autonomy to make decisions and steer the work.

Cons

Highly political environment--making friends and alliances is just as important as quality of work

Explore other reviews about UNDP

5.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Rewarding work for those interested in social impact.

Cons

Slow bureaucracy and limited room for growth without a PHD.

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Freedom to ideate on visual directions Variety of projects

Cons

Sometimes, work is requested late at night

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All