A mixture of technical and culture-fit conversations to understand the scope of experience and potential alignment with the mandate and operating environment. Overall friendly and accommodating experience that is fairly straightforward.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at UN Environment Programme (Geneva)
Interview
There were two interviewers, one of whom was my direct hiring manager. The interview process was very standard: you were first asked to introduce yourself, and all subsequent questions focused on assessing your competencies. This information can be found on the United Nations official website.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please introduce yourself and elaborate on one of your experiences. Have you ever had a specific instance where you handled disagreements with others while working in a team?
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at UN Environment Programme (Panama) in Jun 2024
Interview
Very friendly interview. Interviewers asked about previous experiences relating to the job description, as well as about soft skills. I think the most important thing was to demonstrate knowledge on the specific tasks/fields the internship required. Was asked about calendar availability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does your previous experience relate to the content of the job?