UNDP Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UNDP.
UNDP
Programme Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview had a friendly vibe and competency-based questions. It was about 30 mins long. They asked about my availability, my skills, and if I understood the job. It felt pretty basic, and I got the sense the interviewers were deciding questions on the fly. So, if you've prepped a lot beforehand, you should be good. Oh, and remember to ask your own questions at the end.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What makes you want to apply for this role?
- Tell me about a time you faced a difficulty and how you got past it.
UNDP
Program Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
After being selected, there was a written test and an interview, which made for a long process. The written test covered technical topics, and the interview focused more on in-work skills, asking for clear, real examples from my previous jobs. The panel consisted of several members who didn't seem prepared for the interview, as they were reading written questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you exceeded your objectives?
UNDP
Programme Manager
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
The interview was a panel interview conducted over the phone. There were 5 questions in total, with each panel member asking one. Most questions were behavioral. While country-specific context wasn't explicitly asked for, it was something an interviewee could bring up in their answers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you resolved a team problem to achieve a shared goal. What was the context? How did you help solve it and what happened in the end?
UNDP Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNDP interview reports.
“Could you describe what governance means?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“What are your ambitions?”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where you resolved a team problem to achieve a shared goal. What was the context? How did you help solve it and what happened in the end?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you faced a difficulty and how you got past it.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you exceeded your objectives?”
Read report →“What makes you want to apply for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 UNDP interview reports.