Program Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at UNICEF with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Program Assistant roles take an average of 90 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at UNICEF overall takes an average of 55 days.
Common stages of the interview process at UNICEF as a Program Assistant according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 60%
Skills test: 20%
Background check: 20%
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Questions are based on competence and experience. One must have a scenario to answer the questions asked. Four set of questions are normally asked based on your worked experience. Avoid being nervous during the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you manage a difficult staff member while working in a team?
Intimidating in the beginning as interview was conducted with a panel of 4 people, but eased in to it as I drew from previous experiences to answer questions that were competency based.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at UNICEF in Dec 2017
Interview
I apply, get the invitation for written test after few days. Wait for 2 week to take the written test and then the interview. Everything takes around 3 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Describe the time when your team has to collaborate with other team. What was the challenge and how you encourage the collaboration to take the initiative?
(Competency: Working with people)
2. Explain the time when you have to adjust your team plan due to unanticipated challenge?
(Competency: Planning and Organizing)
3. Describe a situation when you have to push yourself to achieve a demanding goal?
(Competency: Drive for Results)