I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at UNOPS (Ginebra) in Mar 2020
Interview
First round written test followed by a CBI (Competency Based Interview) which is a standard UN assessment with valuable information publicly available on how to prepare and what to expect in terms of questions and response type.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us a time you encountered a challenge in your work and had to use your persuasive skills to convince the senior management to adopt a change.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at UNOPS (Copenhague, Hovedstaden)
Interview
Great, quick process. Paid internship, which was nice. I didn't end up landing the role, but got an internship with another UN entity in the end. I hope they found the best person for the role!
Competence-based questions on my experience related to the job. Example of question:
Can you describe a time when you faced a significant problem at work? What was the issue, how did you approach it, and what was the outcome
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a project where you had to work closely with others. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members?
Provide an example of a situation where you had to lead a team through a challenging period. What strategies did you use to motivate and guide your team, and what were the results?