UN-HABITAT Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 54 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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9 roles · 54 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UN-HABITAT.
UN-HABITAT
Motion Designer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process was a bit of a hassle with all the paperwork and checks. But the actual interview was really nice! The team was super friendly and professional, which made me feel at ease. We chatted about my past work, what I'm good at, and difficulties I'd encountered on projects.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you walk me through your typical project workflow, from the initial concept to the final delivery?
- Could you tell us about your professional background?
- What are your key strengths and areas of expertise?
UN-HABITAT
Program Officer
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an interview and it all seemed to be going well, but I haven't heard back yet. I'm not sure what happened. They asked me about my background, why I'm the best fit for the role, and some technical questions, as well as questions about my past projects. I felt like I answered everything really well and got good vibes, but I still don't know what the next steps are.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you introduce yourself and explain what makes you the right candidate?
- Tell me about your background and why you believe you're the most qualified person for this position.
UN-HABITAT
Urban Planner/Designer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
The interview process likely has about five steps. It starts with greetings and introductions for everyone involved. Then, you'll need to explain your portfolio thoroughly and answer specific questions about planning and design. After that, you'll describe what you think the job responsibilities would be. Next, we'll discuss expectations and what you can contribute. Finally, we'll go over your time availability and any other considerations.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you elaborate on the expectations and your potential contributions?
- Please discuss the projects included in your portfolio.
UN-HABITAT
Consultant
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Other
Applied on Inspira with CV and cover letter only, and was shortlisted in less than 2 wks. Initial communication was quite efficient. At the end of the interview I was asked to send a proposal for works and price (with a 4-day deadline, on a Sunday), but was given the heads up it would be unlikely to be competitive in price - I found it an odd comment as it was an international competition, the job advertisement didn't make reference to any indicative rates or evaluation criteria and we hadn't discussed any details on the approach. Whilst supposedly it was an urgent process, once I sent the detailed proposal I didn't heard back from them again for a few weeks. After chasing them a couple of times, received a very generic reply with absolutely no feedback on why my proposal hadn't been accepted. I was not very impressed with the process, overall amateurish.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
UN-HABITAT Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UN-HABITAT interview reports.
“Can you tell us what urban law entails?”
Read reports →“Have you consulted the UN websites for the guide and videos to prepare?”
Read reports →“Which aspect of climate change do you find most fascinating, and why?”
Read reports →“What do you know about the city?”
Read reports →“Are you able to relocate to Nairobi within three weeks independently, without assistance for visa or accommodation?”
Read report →“Do you have any knowledge or opinions regarding the work of UN-Habitat and the stations you have selected?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the environmental roles in regional planning?”
Read report →“What are the characteristics of a great and effective interview?”
Read report →“Could you explain the project management process within regional planning?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 54 UN-HABITAT interview reports.