I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at UNHCR
Interview
I took first a written test that had three questions. After passing the test I had the typical UN format of the STAR method/competency based. Three protection colleagues interviewed me. They asked a few questions about direct experience and how I would conduct a protection assessment.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at UNHCR in Feb 2022
Interview
I have applied in December and have been invited to the test assignment in February. If you get score higher than 70 out of 100 in test assignment, you are invited to the interview. Test assignment consisted of 4 questions which were about RSD and national legislation of the country where I applied. After a week I have been invited to the interview where I have been asked 5 competence-based questions. The results are usually announced after 1 or 2 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a situation when you made a decision without your supervisor.
Tell me a situation when you handled a conflict within a team.
Phase 1 was a written test with 10 questions. Included were a several scenario questions testing your knowledge of practical protection interventions you would apply.
Phase 2 was an interview panel with 3 colleagues. HR, direct supervisor who is often the Protection officer and another Snr colleague within the office
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had an asylum seeker call your work assigned cell phone asking for assistance, as they have been pushed back by border agents and not allowed to seek asylum. Based on the law, state the phases of your protection intervention.
I applied online. I interviewed at UNHCR in Aug 2024
Interview
The UNHCR interview process includes initial screening, competency-based interviews, technical assessments, and situational judgment tests. It evaluates skills, experience, alignment with humanitarian values, adaptability, and commitment to global displacement issues.