UNDP Associate 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 UNDP.
UNDP
Senior Associate
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved a screening test, followed by an online one-way interview, and then an online Zoom interview. It was a very clean screening process, and quite challenging and a good learning experience. Try to pass the test with good marks. Best of luck to all for their interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you think you are a suitable candidate for this role?
UNDP
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Panel Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved an online written test and a panel interview. The hiring manager initially selected an internal candidate and showed a strong preference for re-hiring them, even preparing questions and guiding them while making other interviewees uncomfortable and demotivated. Despite a poor written test, the internal candidate was chosen. During the interview, extreme bias was evident. This made the external candidate feel awkward, and the panel also reported the incident. The interview was then reorganized, and an offer was extended to the external candidate. However, due to internal politics, the external candidate declined the offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have experience working with UNDP HQ?
UNDP
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process took months with zero transparency. The interview, which lasted 30 minutes, had a 3-to-6-week evaluation period. They started the interview stating you had 30 minutes to answer 4 questions, without explaining the project or agency you'd be working for. Everything was very unclear. They didn't ask about any of your materials.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell us about yourself.
- What software do you use?
- How do you handle urgent requests?
UNDP Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNDP interview reports.
“What software do you use?”
Read reports →“How do you deal with rejected deliverables?”
Read reports →“Were the questions asked straightforward and based on the competencies listed in the TOR?”
Read reports →“Do you have experience working with UNDP HQ?”
Read reports →“How do you handle urgent requests?”
Read report →“Given a case study for a meeting, explain how an associate would handle the logistics.”
Read report →“Recount an experience where you organized a large event. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex or new to someone. What steps did you take and what happened?”
Read report →“Why do you think you are a suitable candidate for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 UNDP interview reports.