I hope either you or some of the readers might know the answer. Shall I take it that I have not been considered for the position? Hello Sebastian, great piece of informative writing on the UN recruitment process. But I hope we may be able to get our dream job before we reach our retirement age . Is it still happen in UN SYSTEM?? I blogged about the topic extensively earlier. I asked if they needed anything else and got a response that I needed to do nothing further. She applied in November of 2013. Have you got any response yet. Typically, there are not too many people on the written test (maybe 5 to 10) which will lead to a shortlist of 2 to 4. Even if you had an interview, you may not be hearing anything for quite a while after your interview: The reason is simply that aside from internal process review time and the contract administration time regret letters are only sent when the recommended candidate signed the contract. Guidelines on Recruitment and Selection of Short-Term Professional Staff. How do I get myself to be on the pre-approved roster. Im not sure if there is a rule about who could be a reference. I really want to be part of UN and I really need to be revived lol. So far, I appeared for Six types of tests and in all of them they maintained time frame of 6 months. Dear Sebastian I heard of some processes that took an incredibly long time. So I did. of Field Support. Our turn is not so far. Filled from roster means that there was a roster candidate suitable for the job. Anybody else has any idea? My query is I was invited to do a written test for a UN P4 job. That was about a month ago. It is typically a short written test that mimics typical tasks required for the job. Good luck to you all. Can you let us know of the outcome in your case? I have not had any notification whatsoever, since the initial confirmation email, right after my application. When you're recruiting, timeliness is everything! When I submitted I got an automated email confirming receipt of my response. Sorry, no idea how they do it. However, I still want to ask you this. In most cases, applicants will only get contacted and are handled in a more individual manner if they pass the first stage of shortlisting. Good luck! RCMP security screening can take 4 to 8mths to process so the hiring process is very long. But I still be confident and continue applying for other jobs openings. do they follow the standard UN recruitment process? November 2015 Contacted for pre-screening I note, would you know how the UN system is utilising robot programmes to scan job applications? They also indicated that it is stated in the vacancy notice that only short-listed will be invited to the written test, as if this is relevant to the interview. 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 is 6 weeks I have applied to the organization and it still shows evaluation under progress. Ive been asked to complete an online written test for the UNFCC, but I havent been given any guidance on what exactly I will be tested on. Another positions, the application status is applied and the vacancy status is evaluation. I got written test and then telephone interview from UNDP grade (SC9) at 28November 2013, and they told me that I will receive from them with a two weeks to one month, but I do not see any news from them and it almost passed for four months, how should I deal with this. How long does the welcome event take once you're hired? How is it going? December 2015 First interview and written test completed Im not able to speak authoritatively, however I would say: If you cant speak the language, dont pretend you can speak it. i also invited to take test but have no idea about the test content and do not know how to prepare Thank you. My humble request to the persons who are secured positions with the UNO, may contribute their Experience, Suggestions & Advises for aspirants like us please. It really felt like they invited external candidates only for statistics. Regards, 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). I would like to ask you please what does the following mean: First i send my CV, motivational letter and other documents. The inspira status changed to recruitment completed. I also havent seen any of the openings being reposted. Asking because im in the process of medical exams and reference checks as well, Hi Sebastien A couple of months ago I applied to IRENA and was subsequently invited to a written assessment and interview. The Application status moved to filled by roster. Examples of interview questions you may see here. This year 2017, the forum seems to be so inactive but let us just keep our hope high. Any tips on how they score these types of assessments? I had my interview this week, and later found out they had contacted one of my referees before the interview had taken place. I hope the best for you Joey, that adventure is not easy at all. Those who got a job, how long does the process take between the interview and the contract? Happy New Year Mr.Sebastian, But this is not the end. I appeared at two stages of my assessment for NO-C category (for UNICEF country office). Dear Sir, Who can I contact to establish if my application is still under consideration? How can i move upward to P level. Good luck! Why does not UN clearly state that external applicants are not welcome. It means that the job was filled by someone who was on the roster. The written test is usually sent to all who are shortlisted. An Overview Of The McKinsey Recruitment Process. One of my friends is now with UNDPKO, Darfur, North Sudan and has no UNOs background. Should i assume that the position was taken? I love your blog! Dear Sebastian, I noticed a P position advertised with a stated preference for unrepresented/underrepresented UN Member State nationals of which includes the country I was born in and possess a citizenship for. May:Selection Ongoing (shortlisted period) I dont think there is a universal answer to this. Three moths ago I sent a follow-up and they tolled me that the process is still ongoing?! 4 interviews going on at same time in same room. My understanding was that the roster is a pool of eligible candidates; not that it was a line of who gets the next job. In early May (2014) she was asked to have a Skype interview, and did. Good luck then!!! If so , should I not get a rejection email ? I can understand the constraints in doing so. However, I dont feel any advantages from being rostered. Good luck job hunting! These steps were fairly quick. The suggestion is that you apply for other jobs. Is this Normal, given that 3 months had already passed since the application deadline? Hi Therefore you cannot be in consideration for a job that does not exist! Click on each of the headings to read some common questions and answers regarding the police staff recruitment process. Your blog is very informative for UN job seekers. One question for internship. uses Gmail, Yahoo or other non-official addresses. However, if they told you that you will hear in two weeks, there is no problem with a friendly follow-up. Thank you for hosting this discussion forum. Uncareer.net - not an official document of the United Nations. How to prepare for the writing test you may read, Do you have any questions do not hesitate to write me at [email protected] or to, Real UN test samples for UN Security Officer FS-4, FS-5, FS-6, Written Test UNICEF, UNDP - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer / Information and data management Officer, TOP 100 the most popular interview questions, The World Bank Young Professionals Program 2021. However, each year the specific timelines for the recruiting process can change, so stay up to date with our deadline tracker. Interview itself had a small task followed by questions. You can also sign up for job alerts after registering your profile in E-recruitment. Thanks! The process took 3 months. There is a joke, if you would like to find a good job at the UN, you need half a year or even more. Anyone who has experienced this or having any advice on what to expect and the possible prospects? Informed of roster placement in May 2012 (valid for up to 2 years) I registered for the Monster website job alerts and recently received an interesting position opening for the UN. If you are an editor, every comma will be evaluated. A lot of people provide them only upon request. should i still have hopes. Anyways, good luck! So Im typically either very explicit about time requirements or generous when people submit a few minutes late. Is it looked down on to apply to several contracts? Still my four applications are under consideration for FS-5 level position with different Missions. And even now, every time I see a post that I might consider to apply for and I enquire about, the reply is always do not bother, this is for this person. If a large number of candidates apply, the selection process will take longer. 10 days already past and still no invitation for the interview.. maybe I didnt make it this time.. Second month it was quite and on the 3rd month i did a follow . Thanks for your information. Is it usual to be interviewed and have no news? Secondly, it is not unheard of. Then called for interview and when I arrived there was a recruitment day on which they never said anything about. What are the steps along the way? It depends on a lot of different factors. Please review our application process and then make sure you fulfill all minimum criteria before continuing with your application. The full selection process in UN agencies takes from 2 weeks to 4 months. My question is do you know other applicants who have been similarly rostered? Have others had similar experience with UNODC. At the beginning of January, I was contacted for an interview a week later. So my question is, are you 100% sure applicants will be notified of their negative decisions upon interview? Charles. I had applied for a position within the UN (P3) and submitted the application in November 2013 (within the specified time frame). I am 43 years now and currently applying for jobs in the UN. I applied online. I interviewed at World Food Programme in Jan 2023, Written test is by imoch platform monitor your computer that you don't cheat or open, the question is very easy and time allowed was 60 minutes, I complete before time over, but still waiting for interview, I applied online.