UNODC Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UNODC.
UNODC
Associate Project Manager
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
There was a 3-hour technical exam on a special online platform, with 3-4 practical tasks like making an action plan, a speech, a communication plan, or reviewing a budget. Then, there was a competency-based interview where 3-4 people from the panel asked 3-4 questions based on the job offer's competencies.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an example of a professional accomplishment you were particularly proud of?
- Describe a situation where you faced challenges working with a team.
UNODC
Program Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was pretty straightforward, and they gave us online guidelines to help us prepare. The questions were really focused and needed specific answers, so I had to make sure I didn't go off-topic. It was also very transparent because the CB exercises were anonymized, and the interviews involved 3 to 4 people from different departments.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you managed running two projects at the same time without any issues?
UNODC
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After applying through Inspira, they contacted me by email to schedule a video call interview. Two interviewers from the team I would be working with. They were punctual and friendly. Most of the questions were in Spanish, and at the end, a few were in English to check my level.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell us a little about yourself?
- What interests you about doing an internship at the United Nations?
- Can you give an example of a time you worked in a team to solve problems?
UNODC
Administrative Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The first stage had a really nice panel, it felt interactive and light, but still professional. They were polite and clarified things when needed. The written test, though, was tough with way too many questions for the time given.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about a time you had to handle a specific situation.
- Describe past experiences dealing with challenging situations.
- What's your understanding of administrative work?
UNODC Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNODC interview reports.
“What is your understanding of the global mandate of UNODC?”
Read reports →“What do you know about the research topic of trafficking and transnational organized crime?”
Read reports →“What's the current agenda at UNODC and what do you like most about it?”
Read reports →“Did you check out our website and what changes would you suggest?”
Read reports →“What information do you have about what this branch does?”
Read report →“What social policy recommendations would you make in response to a given social reality?”
Read report →“What is your availability for the internship, both in terms of start date and duration?”
Read report →“Is a future career with the UN something you envision for yourself?”
Read report →“What's your response if a user interaction becomes unpleasant, for example, if they yell at you on the phone?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 63 UNODC interview reports.