UNICEF Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UNICEF.
UNICEF
Project Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got an email asking when I was free for a phone interview. Then, I had a Skype interview with three people who asked different questions. It was basically like a phone call, no video.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you deal with project challenges or issues when they arise?
UNICEF
Program Assistant
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process is competency-based, meaning the panel will assess your required competencies through targeted questions. If more than 10 candidates are shortlisted, you might be invited for a written test.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you explain why you believe you're suited for this role or why you applied?
- Tell me about a time you had to handle a conflict within your team.
- How do you manage working with strict deadlines? Can you share an instance?
UNICEF
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview featured fair, competency-based questions. The panel was friendly and engaging, and they were open to hearing various examples from my humanitarian work experience, making the discussion insightful and very welcoming.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
UNICEF Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNICEF interview reports.
“How would you create a project that includes GESI approaches?”
Read reports →“Can you explain an instance where you had to adapt your team's plan because of an unexpected problem?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you had to handle a conflict within your team.”
Read reports →“Can you describe a time you managed a workshop?”
Read reports →“How do you manage working with strict deadlines? Can you share an instance?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time your team needed to work with another team. What made it challenging, and how did you promote initiative in that collaboration?”
Read report →“How would you deal with project challenges or issues when they arise?”
Read report →“Could you explain why you believe you're suited for this role or why you applied?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 UNICEF interview reports.