I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at UNDP (Nairobi) in Jul 2018
Interview
Low key interview, asked about my interests in the work of the organisation in the country and in the wider UN system. Focused on specific units within UNDP and asked what I found most interesting about the work
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How my interests in politics tied into the Governance Uni’s work
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at UNDP (Islamabad, Islamabad)
Interview
Very easy, and straightforward. Asked your usual interview questions. Shared stuff about the role. The interviewer and I went to the same university, so there were also university centric questions like what I was studying and courses I was taking.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please introduce yourself and what you are currently studying.
They made a mistake and gave me the wrong date. The interviewer warned that I would be doing overtime during the weekend. The questions were all generic and to be expected.
2 interviewers (those who would be my supervisors, not HR/recruitment personnel) 4 questions that should be answered in approximately 5 minutes each, then 5 minutes at the end for logistical details and questions, and opportunity to ask questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think the primary challenges of this UNDP division is ?