United Nations Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at United Nations.
United Nations
Program Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I had a written test with two questions that I had 90 minutes to complete. After that, I had a 1-hour competency-based interview with a panel of three people, focusing on the specific skills needed for the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your interest in this role, and how do you believe you can contribute to it?
United Nations
Program Manager
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and then had all telephone interviews with senior employees. They asked me questions about my personality, stress management, and aptitude. They also asked typical interview questions like 'tell me about a time when...' and about my knowledge of the department and interests. They inquired about my financial means to survive during the internship because UN internships are unpaid.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you juggled multiple deadlines and how you handled it?
- How did you manage when faced with numerous concurrent deadlines?
United Nations
Program Manager
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process kicked off with a technical assessment, then moved into a competency-based interview. Interestingly, some of the competency questions felt more like technical ones. After the interview, I was told we'd hear back within a month because they were looking to move quickly. Unfortunately, I never heard back and it seems the position was cancelled.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you do in a hypothetical situation?
United Nations Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from United Nations interview reports.
“Can you explain the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their connection to this office's work?”
Read reports →“Have you ever had a tough time specifically because you are a woman, and if so, what did you do about it?”
Read reports →“What would you do in a hypothetical situation?”
Read reports →“Can you describe a time when your integrity was put to the test?”
Read reports →“What drives you to work here?”
Read report →“How did you manage when faced with numerous concurrent deadlines?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you juggled multiple deadlines and how you handled it?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in this role, and how do you believe you can contribute to it?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you faced a challenging situation, what did you do, and how did you get past it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 United Nations interview reports.