United Nations Communications 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 United Nations.
United Nations
Communications Specialist
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It started with a written task, and if that went well, the next step was a competency-based interview, which is standard for all UN interviews. Depending on the job description, you might encounter different topics, but you need to prepare these topics with real-life examples.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of a difficult situation you encountered and describe how you resolved it?
United Nations
Communications Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
We had a competency-based structured interview with a panel of 3 people. This panel included someone from HR, the supervisor for the role, and a subject matter expert. The interview lasted up to an hour and could be done either online or in person.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to deliver challenging news to your manager?
United Nations
Communications Specialist
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
First there was a phone screening, which was pretty standard. After that, I had to take a written test. It was a bit difficult, requiring a two-page essay. Unfortunately, I didn't pass this part.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Write an essay on promoting proper email etiquette among employees.
United Nations Communications Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from United Nations interview reports.
“Can you describe the primary difficulties in advancing sustainable development globally, particularly in the Global South?”
Read reports →“Write an essay on promoting proper email etiquette among employees.”
Read reports →“How many media articles and Op-Eds have you had published in international media outlets?”
Read reports →“Could you share specific examples of advocacy campaigns you've conceptualized and executed, highlighting their demonstrable outcomes, media reach, and funds secured?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you had to deliver challenging news to your manager?”
Read report →“What makes you suitable for this position and what value can you add?”
Read report →“Can you describe the steps you would take to assist your colleagues in communicating about their most recent project?”
Read report →“What makes you a good fit for this position?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of a difficult situation you encountered and describe how you resolved it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 United Nations interview reports.