UNDP Specialist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UNDP.
UNDP
Project Specialist
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The job application process is quite long and can be difficult to navigate. First, the online portal for submitting applications is tedious; after uploading your resume, you still need to manually input your work history. They also ask for salary information from all your previous jobs, which is not legal in my location. Second, during the interview, they mentioned it would take about 6 weeks to hear back. While that's understandable, it often takes longer, and most teams don't bother to inform candidates if they haven't been selected. The portal also keeps old applications active, and it seems like a simple step for HR to send a standard 'not selected' email once a position is filled, but this rarely happens. In contrast, UNICEF's application portal is excellent, and the World Bank's HR department does inform candidates about their status, which is a basic expectation for HR teams.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you would manage a project conflict involving various stakeholders?
UNDP
Senior Expert
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was online and felt very professional. I spoke with a regional technical advisor for East Africa and someone from New York. The interview process was quick because of a tight timeline for the role.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your expertise and experience?
UNDP
Environmental Specialist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online. Took 2 months for the process in 2017. It starts with your application, making sure it's detailed enough to move forward. If short listed, you'll get a timed assessment. If that goes well, there's a panel interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you elaborate on your competencies?
- Describe your personal background.
- Walk me through your work experience.
UNDP Specialist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNDP interview reports.
“How would you explain what XX is to someone unfamiliar with it, and why should they think it's important?”
Read reports →“What do I know about the group's work?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on diversity and how to foster it in the workplace?”
Read reports →“Can you describe how you would manage a project conflict involving various stakeholders?”
Read reports →“Could you elaborate on your experience working with both policy advice and research?”
Read report →“What was my most difficult experience and how did I overcome it?”
Read report →“Describe a time you had to deal with a challenging situation involving stakeholders and what happened as a result.”
Read report →“How do you approach teamwork and collaboration?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you demonstrated professionalism and explain its significance?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 UNDP interview reports.