Oxfam Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Oxfam.
Oxfam
Project Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
They contacted me to do a written test and then an oral interview. The process took 2 months between the written test and the oral interview. The written test wasn't too hard and the interview was smooth.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Specific questions about the job duties during the written test.
- Questions in French.
- Questions in English.
Oxfam
Program Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I was emailed for a 1:1 interview with the supervisor of the position, which was like 5+ months after I applied. The interview was for screening purposes to make sure I was still interested and understood the position's expectations. 12-15 people were interviewed like this. About 5 or fewer came back for a panel interview a week or two later. The interview included team members, other teams, a department head, and an HR rep from Boston via video call. Each person asked a question, for a total of 5-6 questions plus a few followups. The interview lasted about 40 minutes. Then I was taken to fill out processing paperwork and info for background and reference checks. I was told the decision might come down to references. It was a good experience, but expect the whole process from application to decision to take 6+ months.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me why you are interested in this position and specifically OXFAM?
- Could you explain your understanding of the responsibilities involved in this position?
- How do you handle working with difficult personalities or supervisors?
Oxfam
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
Applied online on the Oxfam Website and received an email invitation to interview. I had to log in to a secure jobs website to select a suitable time. It was interesting that they gave me the interview questions upon arrival and 10 minutes to prepare. A great idea, but communication about expense reimbursement could be improved. I found out I got the job 10 days after the interview via a call from the chair of the panel, who gave helpful and extensive feedback.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What elements are necessary for effective partnership working?
Oxfam Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Oxfam interview reports.
“What are Oxfam values?”
Read reports →“What elements are necessary for effective partnership working?”
Read reports →“How do you address inequality?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss safeguarding issues?”
Read reports →“What qualities do you look for in a supervisor?”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience working with civil society organizations?”
Read report →“What type of team environment do you prefer?”
Read report →“How do you handle working with difficult personalities or supervisors?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you are interested in this position and specifically OXFAM?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Oxfam interview reports.