I have applied for the three (same position P4) advertised by WHO in different countries. Thats not needed and usually too expensive. Thanks for it. Although the World Food Programme headquarters is located in Rome, Italy, the UNWFP works to combat hunger all over the world. Good luck! Applied for a D1 job may 2012 & for the first time I am with a status UNDER CONSIDERATION. Could you kindly advise on what you think I should do? Three moths ago I sent a follow-up and they tolled me that the process is still ongoing?! Thank you Sebastian for this forum. Hiring Units may wish at this stage to employ a simple technical screening to assess a short-listed candidates actual relevant skills. Note that FIT Pool announcements are advertised according to organizational needs. I wish you all the best. I would wait for a little long or start a gentle follow-up. Hi Sebastian, The full selection process in UN agencies takes from 2 weeks to 4 months. I also took the tests last december, got the same frustration when I did not have a chance to get rostered. I was not informed what exactly that means and how the process will be continued. I also havent seen any of the openings being reposted. It was only one lady conducting the testing. The internship application process is done via the WFP E-recruitment System, where all openings are published, and comprises the following steps: Initial registration; Filling out the candidate profile (academic and professional background); Search for an opening in your field of interest; Submit the application. I would gently follow-up until you have closure. Thanks so much for the informative post. Months & Years are rolling into the Past like Minutes in the hunting for the esteemed job with the UNO. Is the process working in its way? Please clarify. Hi my name is David. Thanx. How was the process? I have applied for a P3 for which application deadline was 12th April 2015, not heard anything so far and status is Under Consideration. of Field Support. It sounds indeed a bit strange. . Let the software for pre-employment, credentialling and compliance do its job. After that everything went quite. Thanks, please are you aware of the required pass mark? The job assessment test is one of the most important areas to look out for when applying for a job, because passing the test reflects a likelihood of getting employed by Target. I was rostered in two family jobs for P3 positions (after 20 applications), administrative and HR officer. I know that sometimes there is political influence and support for candidates but more than often not. How long does it take normally to award the contract from roster ? So there is no way for me to see what might have gone wrong. Just thought Id share a slightly different process that seems to be happening, for any out there who are eager to hear about experiences. I emailed them an updated personal profile a few weeks ago and sent a further follow up email last week (a full month after the interview) asking about the status of the position. i dont know if still this site is active or not, glassdoor is one of the option you can get current reviews. I knew it wouldnt be an easy test, however, I was rather surprised at the amount of work for the allotted time frame. They will also see if other roles match your profile. Guidelines on Recruitment and Selection of Short-Term Professional Staff. Before hearing results on that- last week I received an invitation for another interview. There are many cases that external candidates were selected. Let us see my destiny.. Dear J, I am 43 years now and currently applying for jobs in the UN. Informed of roster placement in May 2012 (valid for up to 2 years) Answered September 3, 2016 If in vacancies mentioned At least 5 years of experience developing and managing user management systems - you really should have 5 years of such experience and this experience should be described in your P-11 form (special Personal History form - analog of the CV of UN purposes. It is very good news that you are roaster. Correct, if the references are contacted, you are typically in very good shape. I have always wondered how I can be come a rostered applicant. What is the likely balance of panel questions.? Thanks I just took a test for the position of Associate Administrative Officer for the United UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in Juba. I really love what u offer to the people in the whole world Thank you. I have not heard anything since then, however the status still shows as under consideration. More detail information about P-11 you may find, criteria in the vacancy description. Sent a friendly email to enquire and got no response. Good luck! We work in 123 countries and territories, combining emergency assistance with long-term development while adapting our activities to the context and challenges of each location and its people. I have doubt in respect to my application to a FS-5 level Position ie. Thats good news! I am still unlucky to secure a job with the UN but would like to sincerely thank you for your time and patience in supporting so many of us particularly in this age of uncertainty and unemployment. and how much time they take to notify the written assessment results? United Nations World Food Programme, Microsoft, and other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark holders. Sorry, dont always have the time to moderate quickly. I have seen processes in which internals didnt succeed and externals did. Its took 3 months, 1 i applied did the interview and assessment. I took the tests in december 2016, administrative assistant FS4 & FS5. On the recruitment website my status says HIRED. Sometimes, the process can take a long time. I have just been invited to take a test in a week from now, but the only time slot that they offer me is not very convenient. I did the same interview but with a diff. In accordance with our current practice, your recent interview performance results will be included in the assessment. A common interview is arranged by Skype but can be personal. This week I received an email with an invitation to participate on the first phase of the recruitment process for UN Field Missions (rostering- close protection and Field security officer). I did the online test on 14th Nov 2015 and till today no feedback has been given to me. Good luck! Be patient Usually budget availability + performance are the biggest drivers for contract renewal. At the bottom of the vacancy description, there may be mentioned special requirements for the application process. ? While waiting the call for next step, I realized that I had actually forgotten to mention the names of three reference persons in the P-11 form. Hello, Eventually inspira will be updated. If you've been invited for the interview - your chances to get a job are quite well. Forgot to mention that the majority of advertised positions already have a candidate designated, and the whole selection process is no more than a charade to give the impression they are doing things properly. I went through The same process with Undp: filling P11, conflict of interest form, submission of certificates, interview, reference check . UNcareer.net - official telegram channel. When you're recruiting, timeliness is everything! Thanks Sebastian for your response. We recommend you monitor the website to avoid missing the right opportunity. What does this most likely mean in practical terms? Happy new year to you! Thank you very much in advance. Sorry and good luck for your further job hunt! Its in a few days and Im assuming it will be online though I havent received any additional information. Anybody else have this issue? November 2015 Contacted for pre-screening Thank you for your helpful guideline. We span a broad range of activities, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods to achieve a world with zero hunger. I have recently been informed that I am required to undertake a written assessment for an investigative role in two weeks time. This is usually not a bad sign at all. I have an interview (skype) FAO which will be conducted in English, but, based on the vacancy requirements, I will need to be assessed also in one of the other FAO official languages which should be French (level B) unfortutnately, I dont think my fench is up to level B. I made some applications and the application status is longlisted and the vacancy status is cancelled. Has anybody received any news in the past couple of months? Talented candidates are in high demand and short supply. In the picture perfect recruitment case, the competencies are listed in the VA. No need to disappoint. I would follow-up April 2015 is still feasible but starts to look very long. I had applied for a position within the UN (P5) and submitted the application late April (within the specified time frame). Now she passed for fixed term exam and the HQ asked her to send all her documents by email for recruitment process. Thanks for the support and appreciate any feedback. In the meantime, Im actively looking but hope to get a call sooner rather than later. I normally dont understand (but MAY be convinced if I am provided with justifiable reasoning) on why negative outcome of the written exam is not notified. How would you describe the World Food Programme to someone who hadnt heard of us? Hi, I recieved an invitation to an assessment and when I checked on Inspira, the status shows recruitment completed what does this mean? I dont think theres a time frame because my referees were contacted immediately but its now two months and still no feed back. Identify your recruitment needs. Book your interview dates Do you have any advice or suggestions? OR Do I have to apply as a Canadian which is my naturalized citizenship and place of residence? I made some applications and the application status is longlisted and the vacancy status is cancelled. Companies might not attract enough qualified candidates. Thanks a lot for your possible reply, Daniela A. I would give it a try. Does it means I am the only candidate or there can be few Others..This is one month after the competency based interview. April 2016 Still waiting on written offer, though agency rep has kept me informed that there are currently internal delays. Then they sent me an email asking me to verify my refences so they could contact them. Happy New Year Mr.Sebastian, you apply to be the team lead AND the team member). -Pink Color I would say be confident, but dont be foolish. I did, however, have the skills that were listed, as I had years in a similar position just in a different industry. The Application status moved to filled by roster. a short listed candidate cant be reached to get the interview date confirmed etc.) Thanks for sharing. What is on the written test? please clarify. However, the point of the test is to give everyone the same chance. Jack and i also very much appreciated your suggestions through the articles in certain things. Hi, I interviewed for P3 and didnt do a great job answering questions, essentially didnt answer a couple of questions completely. thanks for your excellent work. We bring life-saving relief in emergencies and use food assistance to build peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Dear Sabastian, I hold two roster certificates (same level but different tytle) until next two years from now and keep applying for the posts at UN. My sister is in UN serving as Temporary staff. To discuss this topic please join the FORUM and ask your question over there. Do I have to be on diet? Thanks. Long-listing process: The long-listing of candidates involves an initial screening of applications by the Hiring Unit against minimum corporate requirements, including eligibility, academic qualifications, years of relevant work experience, language fluencies and the order of retention (PA, CA, long serving FTA and qualified women, in that order). Dear Joey, Internal and external candidates are considered equally. Dear Sebastian I contacted HR and they told me the position is currently on hold and offered no timeline or details. I had a skype interview 3 weeks ago for the P4 position at the United Nations and I am still waiting for response. Does the on going process refer to approval process for my selection or process until other candidate is selected and I am then notified the rejection or regret? Followoing my interview Ive been told that my application is in final evaluation with HMRS and has been for a few weeks. The recruiting process can be relatively straightforward, but advances in technology, a tight labor market and a workforce pool that might span five generations can make the first step -- finding potential candidates . How long does the average hiring process take? ?????? Good luck! Sorry, I dont know that. NOA is a national, professional level post. I sent my thank-you note to the point of contact to forward to the panelists and was told during the interview that I would be informed of the result a few days later. This part of the process was very fast: about 2 weeks between the deadline for application and the interview. Dear Sebastian, Could you kindly advise me on how long would it take to know the outcome for Online Pr-selection assessment test, for Logistics Support jobs? Honestly, Im not sure at all what is going on. Thanks, Jan. Im considering applying for the next YPP. I.e. If your Interview is succeeded you will receive a job offer on the email after 1 - 2 weeks (sometimes it may even after 1 month). GPRS will always(!) Yes unfortunately if the status changes to evaluation and you didnt hear from them, then you are not part of the process at that time. Is it already too late to give up hope on them? I cant remember if they asked for references on the app or if they will ask afterwards. Should I tell the UN about this other offer to speed up their decision process or is this a bad idea? I also took an assessment in march 2015, but my application was in december 2014. I applied for a position with UNOPS, in july 2015, my status indicated longlisted at the beginning then I saw longlisting and adter I see it changes to Evaluation. Regards. 3. How is it going? I saw the timeline for POLNET and ITCENT jobs, but no information on feedback period for LOGNET. Q for you: I recently interviewed with a UN org., for a G6 position, 2-year contract in Geneva. Can you please thank all the commentors for me? Could you please till me about how the written test gies and is it completely technical or it contains personal or anything else? Y, have you got any response yet? i applied for ICT Position in UN-Pakistan but did not recieve any call or email for interview. As you mention sometimes post interview processing can take time but am really not sure what to make of it. I do know however, that even if you have very good experience and great educational background there are no guarantees: I know that for many posts there are hundreds of very well qualified applicants. Who between us got a job with UN or it branches until now? Random questions, mathematical and language based assessment. The hiring process at World Food Programme takes an average of 61.13 days when considering 191 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Your journey to the United Nations starts HERE. Has shortlisting already likely to have occurred or is it done after this phase of the process. Thanks, It means that the process is still ongoing. Will they be checking my references because I know two of them now have different contact details than those I gave when I applied a year ago? Do you have any idea why they do not respond and if this is the time to give up hoping? Whats your opinion on this? Did you get the test today? Thanks a lot, I came across this site while browsing in a random manner. people were chosen to do interviews and they had to wait 2 weeks to see if they was a reserve or given the role. Basically, it was 4 written assignments, including a marketing plan and summery of 298 page handbook, all within an hour. NHS Recruitment Process Flowchart provides more detailed information on the hiring process in general. Good luck! I am interested in getting hired at ITU in geneva, do you have any information about the recruitement process(P grade)? Would you classify a paid internship that may lead to an associate position (8h a day, great responsibility) as professional experience for UN purposes? With a strong military background (14 years in Pakistan & 14 years in France with an executive post & my 14 years in the Army have exactly the thing they are looking for. Thanks for making our life easier! I really do not want to give up on this dream and I will follow it until I get there. Took written test in September 2011 Former UNDP or UN Common System staff: Prior to completing the short-listing process, the Hiring Unit, to the extent possible, must conduct a preliminary reference check on candidates who indicate on their P-11 form that they were formerly employed by UNDP or elsewhere in the UN Common System. Re: WFP (United Nations - UN) recruitment/Interview by dillo26060 ( m ): 7:29am On Feb 26, 2017 rukkyng: Fingerprint takes 2 to 3 weeks so we all have to wait. Let us know when you heard from them. When are the results of the test? Shortlisting. Do you know at what point they ask for reference with WFP? I wanna share my story. and was invited to take a written test which I did on 11 May 2015. I believe it varies by application. Sorry, yes typically UNDP would go through the process once again. Seeking your advise if it would be good idea to gently follow up. I have information, from my friend who works for UN, that some people have received email which says if they are rostered and some else not. Good luck! All the Best, Happy new year all It doesnt say that your message was sent to the right place and you will get a reply, or anything, just a general standard E-Mail. A few considerations to keep in mind during this process: The bottom line is: If you apply for a job in the UN do some research on the recruitment time of your organization. Application, written and then oral interviews. The truth is that even sufficient information is insufficient when you have to wait and wait. Do you know how UNOPS works in terms of contacting referees? I have applied for P3 intially and then swithced down to P2. I have two questions: The clock is always ticking so the faster you can complete a question the better. I was shortlisted for UNDP country home SB4 which is a contract job for 7 months till December. I was asked to submit three references. Sorry, yes indeed I think thats safe to assume. I dont buy explanation that the process is competitive and that is why it takes months. This is a real surprise, but it's true. I will be notified in over a month whether or not I have been successful. All the best, J. SebastianThanks so much to you for writing this blog post almost FIVE years ago now and for patiently answering so many of our questions. If they need to fill the position asap, what does that mean concerning the selection process. You could always ask for it, but ultimately it is about the organisation that is doing the recruitment. Why the long recruitment process? I have applied for a consultancy and I was interviewed by phone. Typically the hiring unit wants to have you as quickly as possible but then sometimes there are other internal things that need to be taken care of before you can be hired. Available Positions Include: 1. Dear Sebastian This month, Im being asked again to write another test for the same position (different posting). (Of course I could not argue how stupid this reasoning is against my potential employer!) Do they match different applications and profiles while weighing eligibility for a position. On the other hand, especially in the YPP there are many people with a PhD and quite long years of experience going for a P2. What else does human resources need to do/verify prior to issuance of a contract? My questions are : I have worked at a UN agency in the past, and I actually got in because the person for whom the post was taylor-made pulled out at the very last second. I would gently follow-up. I thought because Im on the roster for that position that Ive been adequately assessed already. as a very simple rule in the UN I would not ever stop looking for jobs until I have signed a contract. The next step is an interview. I had an interview and was told the result would be out in two weeks but nothing has been head since I think one of the best site for written test ,interview or assessment is standbyroster.org ,i downloaded test free for unhcr and unicef or the position of protection and information management officer and its matched 90% resign from a current position until I have the new contract signed in my hands. But feel free to post what your encountered once you took the test. Is that normal? I am taking a written test (Portfolio Officer) this week but no idea what to expect. Any tips on how they score these types of assessments? How long does WFP recruitment process take? Totally unprofessional Answered 5 April 2022 Answer See 4 answers The short-listing process also involves additional fact-finding. Focus on translating technical requests to easy understandable language. The position will starts in the end of November. I have an interview for a position at the NO-A level. It means that the job was filled by someone who was on the roster. Rising unemployment levels are putting greater pressure on the recruitment, selection and shortlisting process. Ravisankar, i hope to work with you given chance.thanks. Dear Shaleen, that sounds a bit odd. Hello Sebastian, and thank you for your very useful website! I will appreciate your thoughts on the following: After successfully passing a written test and undergoing a competency-based interview for a specific job opening, my name was placed on a roster of pre-approved candidates for a Human Rights Officer (P-3) position at the OHCHR. How long does the recruitment process actually take? Sorry to hear. If you can, what is the difference between GJO and other openings? Read our NEW Complete Recruitment Guide 2022 to the United Nations with NEW written test samples. Applied for a p2 position in May (closing May 19th) and have still not heard anything except from the automatic confirmation email, but I am listed as under consideration in Inspira. Grosse gut. I had the interview a week back. Dear All, Would you please say How far it is indefinite? This is regarding our previous communication on my application made in February 2015, and took an assessment in March 2015. Yes, I would always consider a paid internship as work experience. In reply I was told that, since the ultimate decision will be given by Geneva, they wont notify a negative decision, but positive decisions will be notified. Finally I had Skype interview last week and I am waiting for response on the final result. Competency based interview. Most of the time, this process takes between 2x and 3x months, with often 14 days between steps on average. This depends a bit on the organization. Is this job class considered as the GS-level? Fill in your actual email address, because all answers You will receive on this email. for example how many scores for the written exam, interview, refrences feedback and RCAs (evaluations from previous jobs)? I am assuming that I am out of contention for the job or can I still take the test? I need your comment for the following inquiry. Do you think its a good idea to follow up with the HR again? Hello, I applied for a consultancy position and was short-listed and interviewed (one month after the posted start date). One has to contain Competencies, Skills & Experience besides a great volume of patience. Please reply as Im going to take this test on next monday It will be a technical test and a competency/value test. If in vacancies mentioned At least 5 years of experience developing and managing user management systems - you really should have 5 years of such experience and this experience should be described in your P-11 form (special Personal History form - analog of the CV of UN purposes. Im not sure I have all of the statuses in my head, but congrats if you went through the written test & interview, you got very far! UPD 2020. Is it shows negative impact on my selection process? I dont think it was completed yet. A sensible route to get in touch? However, other applicants can also be waiting around 6 or 18 months (Again, depends on the job and if they are passing the stages of the application process). After you fill in all boxes - you should press Submit application. In early May (2014) she was asked to have a Skype interview, and did. Sorry, this sounds like a special case. The minimum standard for General Service posts is completion of high school (secondary school), combined with a number of years of relevant work experience For further information on minimum academic qualifications and relevant work experience requirements for recruiting staff in UNDP. It has been 7 months now and I have not received any feedback. Security Investigator, with DPKO, DFS, UNO. Sorry, I wouldnt know the details of passing score etc. That depends from organisation to organisation. This gives a very bad impression. Regards. But he told me, that UN does it gradually. Can you investigate for me? I must mention that this a generic job opening for Rosters. Does, applying for different professional levels against different offered positions,generate bad impression? I applied for a P4 position and did the written test and interview. Unfortunately I only got to Aptitude test step of the interviewing. A study from Glassdoor found the average interview process in the U.S. is now 22.9 days, almost double the 12.6 days in 2010. It will save a lot of time and energy of applicants. Thanks for the details theyre indeed very useful in managing ones expectations. I was wondering internal candidates in this context also include UN volunteers currently working in a UNHCR duty station?