Hi Robert, sorry to hear. Question are quite straight forward. Good luck! I have applied for P3 intially and then swithced down to P2. Question part 2: If I am eligible to apply as the unrepresented/underrepresented UN Member State applicant, would this reflect poorly on, or negatively affect my previous applications currently being considered where I applied as a Canadian Citizen? 1. I was shortlisted and wrote 4 tests with UNFPA for 4 different NOB postions in Zambia and felt extremely confident i passed at least 1! I am considering sending an email to HR to inquire on the status of my application. Any advice on who I can communicate with to establish if my application is still being considered and what time frame I can expected to be notified of a result. Also, would it be a good idea to write to them a month after the i/view? Overall requirements may differ, so we recommend reading carefully the minimum requirements needed for the role you are interested in before applying. After this, you will be offered to attach your resume or CV. The ideal time-frame from advertising a role through to offer stage is between two and four weeks. In the meantime, Im actively looking but hope to get a call sooner rather than later. At this state of disappointment, the news of getting a job with the UN is refreshed our dreams of achieving the goal, though we did not involve into the success. Also, have you any insight into the assessment process? She applied in November of 2013. The VA is Multiple in nature for future Generic Vacancies. How long until I know whether I got the job? Yes, I would always consider a paid internship as work experience. What does this mean about my inclusion in the Roster? It will be a technical test and a competency/value test. Have you got any response yet. I applied for the Chief Support Service P5 roster in May 2017 and just called up for the Standard Online Pre-selection Test. If you are an editor, every comma will be evaluated. The Application status moved to filled by roster. I am Kenyan and not sure whether they hire people from developing countries into these positions.. Thank you very much for offering this opportunity for world professionals, recently I am looking for information and I found You. Please give your opinion. I took the interview on 10th Sept 2015 for a Close Protection Coordination officer GJOUp to now no response men! Three were filled from rosters & last one is still under consideration. I wish you all the best. What confuses me is that on the previous email they wrote: If you are not in a position to complete and return the assessment within the above specified time frame, you will NOT be further considered during this current process. I would like to know if I got considered or not? Is it appropriate to contact that person who called me for the test to ask more details about the exam? I asked if they needed anything else and got a response that I needed to do nothing further. Did they already selected someone or still they continue reviewing? However, I have not been informed of any result, although I note the position is still under consideration. Thanks. Good luck! Set clear criteria for talent early on in the recruitment process and be consistent with the questions you ask each candidate. Deciding on which recruitment strategy to follow is . I have applied for 1 contract and 1 roster through UNOPS and 1 contract with IAEA. Thank you very much for your valuable guidance & let us thanks to Mr.Rottmair Sabastian who created this forum to share our experience besides his suggestions. Reading this though gives me perspective and I thank you. The NHS reportedly uses enough paper to easily reach the moon and back. Thanks a lot, I came across this site while browsing in a random manner. I thanks to the founder of this site Mr.Rottmair which facilitates us to share knowledge & issues related to the Process & Induction into our desired field of work. International jobs and internships opportunities. i have been wondering about the un recruitment process,i applied for an openning in finance and budget in june 2013,got aresponse Nov 2013 to sit for a knowledge based test,since then nothing forthcoming, how long will the next reply take if any and is that the direction it takes or i assume i didnt make it,am 43yrs will i still be eligible to apply for other opennings? I was also interviewed by the field office for a UNV position last week (by the head of office and the head of section who I would be working for), after conducting a written test. Sometimes, the process can take a long time. Hope this new year will bring cheer to each & every aspirant of the UNO. Evaluate candidates. For example, long listed, short listed, etc. You have answered many similar inquiries but this touches on sightly different one. From time to time roster vacancies are advertised. Candidates interviewing for IT Operations Officer and Internal Auditor rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for BSA Analyst and Admin Assistant roles were rated as the easiest. It means that the job was filled by someone who was on the roster. How long does it take normally to award the contract from roster ? I wish to know a maximum process of this recruitment. Does it mean I have lost the chance? trust any external job website (not even the UN Job List). Dear Rottmair, Sorry, yes indeed I think thats safe to assume. The first step is to find a vacancy that is suitable for your background and your knowledge. 2. This review should also look into potential issues involving residency requirements applicable for the duty station. It was supposed to be completed within 90 minutes, but I returned it with few minutes late. I cannot withdraw my application or change this bit of text and I am really desperate. Is it already too late to give up hope on them? Thats a very long time. hi sabastian, The short-listing process also involves additional fact-finding. I think you just have to keep on applying for UN jobs, even it takes over 3 years (in my case) to receive response. https://uncareer.net/un-salary-scale-and-contracts, UN Salary Scale in UN, Types of UN contracts, Job Vacancies in United Nations and International Organizations. Thank you very much in advance. My references were checked. They informed me in advance by mail about the time frame. I recently took the CPO assessment test and wanted to know if anyone knew more about the process. -Pink Color Thanks for sharing & good luck to everyone indeed! Do you have any idea how many persons are selected at each step of the recruitment process (written test, interview etc.)? However, there is no system of how much you scored & what is the cut off marks for it. Thank you for this blog, it is incredibly helpful. There is still hope. Does this mean they did not review the external candidates profiles, and if so would this allow me to apply again for the position since its not a re-advertized one but a new opening? Of course you need to make sure that your career is not solely dependent on this one job but if I were you I would do a friendly follow-up where things are. Short-listing process: Following the long-listing process, the remaining candidates are reviewed for short-listing. 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). So I would focus on where your expertise matches the job description the best. The purpose of these tests is to ensure that you possess the skills and personality traits necessary to carry out each of the duties required for the role being offered. There is simpy no explanation to the fact that a single e-mail with refusal is not sent to each candidate (can be sent automatically, cannot?). Took written test in September 2011 NOTE: This guide is updated for the 2021 year requirements. Job Assessment Test. 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. One weird/interesting thing happened during the test. However I assume if I dont hear anything this week, they probably picked someone else and like you said they are waiting for that person to sign the contract before they contact me; In this case, the Hiring Manager may opt to have an informal discussion with you. Candidates keep coming in for interviews and they could either be rejected at once or could be kept on hold and put under the internal HR pool for listed candidates. Its a P-3 level job, specialized in the sciences. Hello, Grosse gut. I dont think you need to take all the time (interviewers have long days) but make sure you answer follow-up questions. How throrough are the written refference papers? But almost 1 month has passed and I have no news. Have others had similar experience with UNODC. I cant remember if they asked for references on the app or if they will ask afterwards. I dont really think so. This is also the reason the UN Job List links to the original vacancy rather than hosting the vacancy on my website. Thats good news If you make sure you follow the instructions of your doctor this should typically not be a major issue if you are healthy. Kindly note that candidates move to the next step only if they successfully passed the previous one. or hope just advice me as a friend. Thanks for your time and attention, Hmmm kind of looked forward to it a lot. During the year 2012 I did my assessment & got roster membership. If there are countries that are encouraged to apply / cant apply this information is typically part of the VA. Good luck. They told me that it would take a couple of weeks to process everything before a contract was ready. Thanks for the support and appreciate any feedback. 2 days back, I got an email, stating, my name will be included in the roster of sharepoint developers. Also, once you are done with your application, keep applying to relevant other vacancies and dont be discouraged if it does not work out on the first try. Good luck! could you talk a bit about the structure? Sorry, I dont know that. Computer skills? Thanks for this useful blog and for your patience in responding to everyone. Dear Sir, Thanks. While waiting to hear back from them I have received a job offer from elsewhere. It has been around ten months already that I have been interviewed. The timeline for completing the hiring process, from the initial job posting to the acceptance of an offer, varies among industries and companies. Identifying the Hiring Needs I hope either you or some of the readers might know the answer. Thanks a lot for your possible reply, Daniela A. I would give it a try. At the end both selected as well Roster candidates will be informed. Ravisankar.Machavaram. How long does it take to get hired from start to finish at Nedbank? Happy new year to you! The position will starts in the end of November. I really love what u offer to the people in the whole world there were 5 people to ask questions. I must mention that this a generic job opening for Rosters. Do you have any questions do not hesitate to write me at uncareer.net@gmail.com or to FB or check FAQ about UN recruitment? I was interviewed via skype for a post. Please clarify my doubt as I am eagerly waiting to hear from you. I am applying regardless , as these functions are not rocket science and can be taught easily quickly and archive exposure to get get up to speed , which are anyway indexed would incumbent on the agency to allow for induction and immersion in early months. my advice for everyone is be patient.. Hopefully I should get the position, I will keep prepared for the interview. I thought because Im on the roster for that position that Ive been adequately assessed already. So Im typically either very explicit about time requirements or generous when people submit a few minutes late. Hmmm kind looked forward to it a lot. I had applied for G5 Team Assistant did an assessment test interview on 20th March, 2014 still no response. Shall I take it that I have not been considered for the position? Your blog is very informative for UN job seekers. (Of course I could not argue how stupid this reasoning is against my potential employer!) Our exclusive PrepPacks include dozens of practice tests, study guides, & interview tips to help you surpass the competition. Why does not UN clearly state that external applicants are not welcome. For geospatial intelligence it has taken me around 12 months from initially applying online to enlistment date. But, planning ahead can save you some time, and help you make the right decision in the long run. In between this whole process, I learned that someone from within was applying to this position and was most probable to get the job. I crush my hands on the results of all these assessments. Sorry, this sounds like a special case. Second month it was quite and on the 3rd month i did a follow . How long does the hiring process take? So really, it is quite difficult for me not to be a bit cynical about the whole selection process pantomime. Is there any chance? Good luck! The last test was November 22 and have had no word since! Good luck! This gives a very bad impression. My French is not perfect, but please go ahead and ask I will try to answer. Good luck! Thanks a lot for your prompt response. The status for the roster is Deactivated and this happened around the same time what does that mean? Thank you for all the information you have been offering. If anybody knows, please chime in Thanks! What does it mean, do I need to have good expectation on getting this job. Good luck! This is to avoid sending a regret letter to the second candidate and then offering a contract in the case of the first candidate not being available for the job. It is not (yet) a regret notification. I think I have exactly all the skills (plus languages, and so on) and the sufficient experience required for the position, but my work-experience is not certified or attested by a real contract (voluntary work, by my husbands office a professional in the field of architecture). However, the hiring process can take longer. Sorry, it looks like you did not make it. How to prepare for the writing test you may read here. At the end of the interview I asked if it would take a long time to know the results of the interviews. firstly, sorry to hear. It is the time to cheer and congratulate. Selection in Process 3. at UNFCCC if status says short list Completed and you do no get any notification. Security Investigator, with DPKO, DFS, UNO. 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. Bear in mind that in every application there are 100s of other candidates competing. Other agencies have their own system. Status still says under consideration. Will one be eligible to compete for the P-level job class once hired are in the UN system? I therefore submited my CV from the Monster site. To ensure that you have what it takes to face this process with confidence, JobTestPrep has created an online database of job preparation materials. Good luck! So unless you have a good contact inside who can get you in, applying is just a waste of everybodys time. Then again: the internet and email is sometimes not reliable. During this long journey with the site, I understood that it is not an easy task to get a position with the UNO or its allied Departments. If there is an external applicant who has joined the UN, I will be quite surprised!!!! Do they tell you what position on the roster list you are or it is a general statement? New Candidate Application Process in the UN Inspira in 2021, Summary comparison of appointment and contract types in UN. Launching your career with the United Nations World Food Programme will first begin with an extensive recruitment process - you will have to pass the Technical Assessment provided by Devex. Could you kindly advise on what you think I should do? Thank you for hosting this discussion forum. Im a bot confused, any help with be nice. Im not sure if there is a rule about who could be a reference. Thank you again and hope you have great winter vacation. We all dream about working in the UN, but in the end this small fraction that will succeed in the end, might find it dissapointing. I do not know the meaning of the color codes. Do you consider there is a good chance of being selected given the Head of HR recommendation? Too many things are uncertain and can go wrong along the way for relying on any given opportunity. Identify your recruitment needs. I applied a P3 position in UN at the end of October 2011. Rising unemployment levels are putting greater pressure on the recruitment, selection and shortlisting process. Note that there are typically so many applications that even if you fully qualify for the position there is still an element of luck if you are shortlisted. At the end of December I had an assesment in which I had to record myself answering several questions. Nachi, Zambia. Hi Sebastian, Your responses have answered most of them. FIT Pool announcements are advertised regularly, based on organizational needs. Since I see you have answered a question similar to mine and I am desperate, I would like to ask you the following question. Had applied previously for P level & wasnt on the list for a long time. The UNHCR (and perhaps other agencies) has a policy of filling vacancies with internal placements rather than external candidates. Fortunately, there are many tools to narrow the list to a shortlist of great candidates before the interviewing process happens and speed up the recruitment process. How long does the welcome event take once you're hired? Is it good to send them an email asking status of application for the applied post. Let the software for pre-employment, credentialling and compliance do its job. I have two questions: Do you know if this automatically eliminates my application or can I expect some level of flexibility? Do you have any idea why they do not respond and if this is the time to give up hoping? Sir, Be the first to find this interview helpful, Democratic Republic of Congo - All Cities, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - All Cities, - Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Area. 1. If your application is successful, you will get an email to the next step of a selection process - usually, it is a writing test. Consequently, there is also not only one recruitment experience, so things can vary from organization to organization and even within organizations based on duty station or department. I would gently follow-up. Sorry, I dont know. I read that as the job that you applied for is no longer available (cancelled, for example due to removal of funding). May:Selection Ongoing (shortlisted period) WHO, etc). I would go with it, as long as you feel comfortable to do the tests. However it is now November and not a word back. But seismic shifts are well. You and all the commenters have given me some relief in knowing that my situation is not unique. It is a great insight however, i still have 3 questions to ask, if you may please have time to answer: 1. Thanks, please are you aware of the required pass mark? The written test is a 100 question multiple choice timed exam. Hope this year will be better for each of us in securing a job with UN. Sorry to hear you didnt make it. Thanks for the details theyre indeed very useful in managing ones expectations. 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). Having higher level references if they are able and willing to speak to you as person and know you well is great! The status for all three adverts is selection progress. 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.