UNDP Educational Background & Experience Requirements
UNDP professional roles (P-staff) have specific minimum requirements based on your education level. While an advanced degree (Master's or higher) is typically required, a Bachelor's degree combined with additional qualifying work experience is often accepted. Use the toggle below to see how education impacts the required years of experience for each job level.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Understanding UNDP Job Levels
UNDP uses a standardized grading system for professional positions:
- P-1/NO-A: Entry-level professional positions requiring limited professional experience
- P-2/NO-B: Junior professional positions with some relevant experience
- P-3/NO-C: Mid-level positions requiring several years of professional experience
- P-4/NO-D: Senior professional positions with significant expertise
- P-5: Lead professional positions with extensive experience
- D-1/P-6: Managerial positions requiring leadership experience