Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at UNDP as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Internship and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Internship and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at UNDP takes an average of 120 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Internship had the quickest hiring process (on average 120 days), whereas Internship roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 120 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at UNDP (Neu-Delhi) in Nov 2019
Interview
Physical in UNDP office with representatives from HR, supervisor, management, operations, and a representative from Government sector.
Both Technical and competency-based questions were taken up. A good introduction with the panelist followed by questions was asked. 45 minutes interaction. This is followed by a written test on the computer for submission. Warmly welcome and candidate's comfort was ensured.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical question based on latest publication of the field.
Analysis of the field situation.
Earlier publication.
Why should we hire you?
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 online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at UNDP
Interview
Had a panel interview via Skype with 3 staff including the hiring manager. Motivational questions, competency based questions and à few technical questions thrown in. Took about 45 minutes tops