Does UNOPS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UNOPS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UNOPS. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UNOPS?

76% of UNOPS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UNOPS 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UNOPS?

Project Manager (25) , Intern (15) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Internship (8) , Project Engineer (6) , Senior Project Manager (6) , Associate (5) , Finance (5) , Finance Associate (5) , Officer (5) , Procurement Officer (5) , Advisor (4) , Analyst (4) , Architect (4) , Arquitecto (4)

What are the pros of working at UNOPS according to real employee reviews?

"Good salary and very competitive" ((in 28 reviews)); "Fulfilling job and great colleagues" ((in 19 reviews)); "good benefits and high compensations comparing to other organizations" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great teams and very usefull ERP system" ((in 13 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"No job security" ((in 10 reviews)); "No career development path to continue growing as a professional" ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad leadership, no entitlements, bouh" ((in 4 reviews)); "Frustrations of staff are not addressed by senior management." ((in 3 reviews)); "Sexism is tolerated as many managers come from countries in which they have learnt women are to be mistreated." ((in 3 reviews))

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3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(326 total reviews)

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

UNOPS has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 326 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UNOPS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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326 reviews

1.0

Mar 9, 2025

One of the worst work environments

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Possibility to work remotely and flexibility in different contractual modalities

Cons

The work environment is quite toxic even after their efforts to mend things after S3i scandal. The leadership is new and most of them were hired external to the UN and that affects their judgment to lead UNOPS in alignment with UN style and values. Extreme levels of lack of transparency in most of their policies, selections, and HR decisions. They retain people who will agree with them rather than competent and honest individuals

5.0

Feb 5, 2025

UNOPS is putting Project management as its core business

Project manager

Recommend

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Pros

UNOPS' focus on project management is what truly excites me. It's an organization that values and invests in its project management professionals. Working here means I'm constantly learning and growing, surrounded by experts in the field. The diverse range of projects, often in challenging environments, provides unparalleled opportunities to develop my skills and broaden my experience. I'm eager to contribute to an organization at the forefront of project management best practices within the UN system.

Cons

Project-based work can sometimes lack long-term stability; frequent travel or relocation may be required for specific roles. Bureaucracy inherent in a large international organization can sometimes slow down processes and decision-making.

4.0

Jan 22, 2025

Good place to work

Hr consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Start up profile within UN Agency

Cons

No UN fixed terms contracts

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