The hiring process at UN Environment Programme takes an average of 120 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Programme Officer had the quickest hiring process (on average 120 days), whereas Programme Officer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 120 days).
A mixture of technical and culture-fit conversations to understand the scope of experience and potential alignment with the mandate and operating environment. Overall friendly and accommodating experience that is fairly straightforward.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at UN Environment Programme (Geneva)
Interview
There were two interviewers, one of whom was my direct hiring manager. The interview process was very standard: you were first asked to introduce yourself, and all subsequent questions focused on assessing your competencies. This information can be found on the United Nations official website.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please introduce yourself and elaborate on one of your experiences. Have you ever had a specific instance where you handled disagreements with others while working in a team?
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at UN Environment Programme (Panama) in Jun 2024
Interview
Very friendly interview. Interviewers asked about previous experiences relating to the job description, as well as about soft skills. I think the most important thing was to demonstrate knowledge on the specific tasks/fields the internship required. Was asked about calendar availability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does your previous experience relate to the content of the job?