Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at UNHCR as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Assistant Officer and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Assistant Officer and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at UNHCR takes an average of 180 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Assistant Officer had the quickest hiring process (on average 180 days), whereas Assistant Officer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 180 days).
Technical and competency based interview with panel. Relevant questions and related to terms of reference. Other than competencies, specific questions related to the position and understanding of certain terminologies, methods, etc.
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In your own words, how do you understand humanitarian coordination? How is it different?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at UNHCR (Dhaka) in Sep 2024
Interview
Applied online and got an email for on site written exam which was done in a laptop instead of pen and paper. HR was very respectful and transparent throughout the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What specific problem I had during my Master's thesis, and how did I solve my problem?
Quick and to the point. But they are kind when asking questions. Questions are mostly a situation analysis and they ask what would you do in that situation . Interview conducted online.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was there a time when you had difficulties in your work and you had to come up with a solution yourself