UNOPS Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UNOPS.
UNOPS
Project Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The whole thing took about two months from when I applied until the end of the interviews. It was a pretty straightforward process, mostly technical, but overall a positive experience. They asked me about my past experience, how I've found creative solutions to problems, checked my competency, and how I work in a team.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to manage a difficult situation?
UNOPS
Senior Project Manager
Senior Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process kicked off with a recruiter call, then moved to a technical screen, and finished with an onsite interview. The onsite involved a warm-up where I was asked to introduce myself and explain my interest in the role. This was followed by a competency-based interview focusing on several key areas: leading self and others, result orientation, solution focus, integrity and inclusion, partnering, agility, and communication. There was also a presentation component.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to pivot your strategy on a difficult project, detailing your actions and the outcome?
UNOPS
Project Manager
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was quite long, involving several online steps, tests, and submissions. The actual interview itself was short, under 30 minutes, with three interviewers asking one question each. Part of the interview was conducted online via a platform like Zoom.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe the most challenging project issue you had to resolve independently?
UNOPS Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UNOPS interview reports.
“Can you share an instance where you had to explain a complicated topic to someone who had less knowledge about it?”
Read reports →“Were there standard competency based questions asked?”
Read reports →“Can you describe how you manage team conflicts?”
Read reports →“Share an instance where you managed a team through a challenging circumstance.”
Read reports →“Describe a time you had to make a decision.”
Read report →“Can you describe the most challenging project issue you had to resolve independently?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to manage a difficult situation?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to pivot your strategy on a difficult project, detailing your actions and the outcome?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you worked with a team.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 UNOPS interview reports.