As with all UN job interviews, the process is competency based, meaning the interviewee needs to give examples from his/her previous experience to illustrate a particular competency. The main competencies include: professionalism, communication, teamwork, planning and organisation, technological awareness.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time when you worked with a great team and explain why
MCQ (30 minutes) on a specific platform, with 2-3 days to complete it online, then a competency-based interview with four panel members a few weeks later, with questions related to the competencies listed in the job description.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were all related to competencies, classical competency-based interviews
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at OHCHR in May 2021
Interview
Entrevista virtiual com diversos membros da equipe. Todos os membros do painel fizeram perguntas. Contato através de WhatsApp. Depois de aceitada a oferta, outras duas conversas virtuais informais sobre minha disponibildade e experiencia prévia.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Situacao de conflito em equipe; motivacao para a candidatura e motivo pelo qual seria uma boa candidata; perguntas técnicas sobre a situacao de direitos humanos no país; perguntas sobre minha experiencia em assistencia técnica e mecanismos internacionais de direitos humanos. Perguntas competency-based e técnicas sobre direitos humanos e desafios no país.
