UNDP Financial Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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UNDP
Economist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview covered relevant topics for sustainable and inclusive growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, with knowledgeable staff from diverse backgrounds engaging in competent discussions. The goal was to identify strategies for inclusive development via business opportunities and skill-building within a sustainable production and consumption framework.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What challenges must be addressed to foster the growth of diversified regional trade?
- Regarding inclusive development and poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa, what are the key priorities?
- What considerations should Sub-Saharan African countries have regarding free trade areas and their potential impact on rising inequality?
UNDP
Economist
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Presentation Technical
The interview is geared towards the competencies needed for the role. Each interviewer will lead a competency, asking at least two questions. They'll start with a brief presentation using under 5 slides, followed by a Q&A session.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What economic theories are relevant here?
UNDP
Finance Associate
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Take home
Interview formats
Technical
Submitted an online application and was invited to take a written test. Took the test but didn't pass. Got invited for a second chance to retake the written test. Unfortunately, the second attempt was also not conclusive. In the end, I didn't get the position.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Accounting exercises
- Finance exercises
- Mathematical calculation exercises
UNDP Financial Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNDP interview reports.
“What considerations should Sub-Saharan African countries have regarding free trade areas and their potential impact on rising inequality?”
Read reports →“Regarding inclusive development and poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa, what are the key priorities?”
Read reports →“Imagine you're stranded on an island. What three items would you bring with you?”
Read reports →“What challenges must be addressed to foster the growth of diversified regional trade?”
Read reports →“What economic theories are relevant here?”
Read report →“What is your knowledge of IPSAS?”
Read report →“What are three traits a finance professional or someone in this role should possess?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about something strange?”
Read report →“Describe a situation involving conflict resolution.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 UNDP interview reports.