UNDP 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 UNDP.
UNDP
Project Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
HR scheduled the interview via Zoom and told me there would be 4 interviewers. The first interviewer from HR asked about my qualifications and work experience for the job, my gender, and IT knowledge (I'm not sure about the exact IT questions because I forgot). The last interviewer was a representative from the Project who would ask about my knowledge regarding the project.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your experience in supporting gender mainstreaming or promoting gender equity in past projects?
UNDP
Project Manager
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was on Microsoft Teams. About ten questions were asked, covering different categories and difficulty levels. Prior experience in office/business administration, finance/accounting, customer service, record keeping, compliance, and clerical duties was relevant. However, the interview included more than just that. Some questions focused on how to handle stressful situations, asking for a step-by-step approach, which can be tricky when the exact situation isn't known.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you handle managing multiple tasks simultaneously?
UNDP
Project Manager
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Take home
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
We had a physical interview at the UNDP office with people from HR, my potential supervisor, management, operations, and someone from the Government sector. We discussed both technical and competency-based questions. The panel was welcoming, and after an introduction, they asked questions. The interaction lasted about 45 minutes. After that, there was a written test on the computer that needed to be submitted. They made sure I was comfortable and welcomed me warmly.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you provide a technical question based on the latest publication in this field?
- How would you analyze the current field situation?
- What are your thoughts on the earlier publication?
UNDP Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNDP interview reports.
“Could you provide a technical question based on the latest publication in this field?”
Read reports →“Why were you here, and what services could you provide their economic advisors?”
Read reports →“How do you handle repetitive questions to show you're being genuine?”
Read reports →“Could you answer some questions in the required languages to showcase your proficiency?”
Read reports →“In the role of Project Assistant, how would you go about promoting gender equality?”
Read report →“How would you solve a dispute between team mates, based on your past experiences?”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience in supporting gender mainstreaming or promoting gender equity in past projects?”
Read report →“Can you describe how you manage and prioritize multiple tasks that have similar deadlines?”
Read report →“Can you describe your understanding of the project and its implementation?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 25 UNDP interview reports.