United Nations Volunteers interview questions

UNV reviews eligibility, experience, language, and availability. Candidates with the most relevant, hands-on experience and volunteer mindset are selected. Practical, role-specific assessment. Competency-based (STAR), led by the host UN agency and UNV; focuses on skills, adaptability, independence, and motivation for volunteering. Professional referees contacted for shortlisted candidates. Fitness for duty and security clearance. Assignment details sent after successful clearance.

It is a remote competency based interview, where they ask you about your experience with the competencies listed in the vacancy. Your responses should follow the STAR structure (Situation, Task, Action, Result).