my question is, I applied to apostion apr 13 and had a written test on jul13 and an interview on aug 13 and finally on jan 14 they sent me that I am selected in roster for the further positions You can partake in the WFP recruitment process for this World Food Programme Vacancy. Does, applying for different professional levels against different offered positions,generate bad impression? Rising unemployment levels are putting greater pressure on the recruitment, selection and shortlisting process. Give it a bit more time. A lot of people provide them only upon request. The United Nations System - All UN agencies. What does this mean about my inclusion in the Roster? 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. thanks a lot! I applied for a job in August and did the written assessment end November. Good luck! One day, my turn will come. I was asked to sit for interview 2 months ago with FAO with a writing test. Other agencies have their own system. Im not sure if there is a rule about who could be a reference. It has mentioned that the application status is shortlisted and the vacancy status is evaluationCould you please tell me your opinion about it? Should I be sure that I shall get the job offer ? 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% I would gently follow up. Hello again, 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. Hello Sabastian, Thank you for your helpful guideline. Also, it depends what you apply to: If you are a mine-detection expert, you certainly need to be able to communicate but you wont be judged on your language. How to prepare for the writing test you may read here. Hi Sebastian I applied through GPRS, was interviewed, referees contacted and have been waiting for 6 weeks with same vacancy status shortlisted and evaluation. Hi Sabestian, I am wondering if UN organizations contact your current employer before the interview (written test is done) and are you ever given a hint of that happening? Good stuff you got here, i interviewed for a position with the UN. Ive just sat for my written assessment, and realized when I was reviewing my submitted application that the last reference contact I put in was not successfully transmitted through. I can understand the constraints in doing so. Thank you. I must mention that this a generic job opening for Rosters. I hope my experience can be helpful. I would do a friendly and gentle follow-up. What job were you applying for and how long did it take to receive the news from the initial testing? Thank you for taking your time to do this. How long does the hiring process take? Hi Y, Might this make a difference or should I let it go? I agreed and gave them their contact details. What are the key factors that influence the time it takes for recruitment for an applicant? Long recruitment processes can, of course, backfire on employers, when candidates end up losing interest in the job. And also apply before the deadline. You got far use this to learn for future interviews! Hey Omer, I received the same email but I didnt receive the actual test. Is this job class considered as the GS-level? The recruitment of a national or international UN Volunteer normally ranges from 4-12 weeks from approval of the Description of Assignment until arrival at the duty station - see overview.The time between expressing interest in engaging UN Volunteers and their arrival at the designated duty station varies and depends on the urgency of the request, as processes can be fast-tracked to respond to . But it depends, I took two other tests in 2015, I do not get the results until know, the jobs profile still under consideration. Thank you so much for your excellent blog, Sebastian. Dear Sebastian, Note however, that it is rare that you match the requirements for several (different) jobs. Identifying the Hiring Needs Thanks for this useful blog and for your patience in responding to everyone. Thanks. I would probably wait. Thanks. How is it going? I have two questions: Any tips on how they score these types of assessments? I have shortlisted-evaluation and I have been waiting for coming to 4 months. What kind of questions do they normally ask? The whole process took 6 months, I got my bad results in may. It has now been three weeks, and I have followed up by phone and e-mail to no response. It is normal. this is great source to learn more about UN, thanks for all hardwork youve done.. I asked if they needed anything else and got a response that I needed to do nothing further. How long does it take normally to award the contract from roster ? These steps were fairly quick. Status still says under consideration. Omer. Uncareer.net - the world's best service to find vacancies in the United Nations, UN agencies and other NGOs. Have others had similar experience with UNODC. could you share information about test? Thank you Sebastian for this kind of work. Thank you for this blog, it is incredibly helpful. I sent a follow up e-mail in June 2015 to check my application status and was advised that process is still on going. Attention - there may be special requirements like a Maximum of 1000 Characters for the Motivation / Cover Letter. WFP Ethiopia Recruitment Requirements for the Position of Business Support Assistant With a minimum of a Secondary School leaving certificate. 4,900 of them are trashed immediately. Hope you got a job in the meantime Good luck! Usually, not more than 10 candidates are invited for the interview. She applied in November of 2013. In Dec 2015 i did their written test and this month Feb 2016, I did interview. Is it typical that they dont give you feedback, or respond to you if you interviewed with them? My question is should I wait or should I try for another job opening? However,the vacancy in Inspria states the job is still open. Does this mean Ill be automatically selected for any future openings? Chris. Hi Sebastian many thanks for the work you do. Were you ever hired for the position you were Rostered? I applied to UNESCO, does it follow the same timelines as that of the other organization in UN system. How did you get the information that the fingerprint process (security check) takes up to 2 - 3 weeks? All applications must be submitted through this system. Dear Imran, https://www.unjiu.org/en/reports-notes/jiu%20products/jiu_note_2012_2_english.pdf, Average recruitment time is between 100 and 180 days. I applied for a National Officer position (there were 5 posts advertised), was shortlisted, and interviewed in the middle of the March this year. I wrote to them, they replied that list of those whose offers were withdrawn was provided to the Field Division NY for assistance in our placement in other field missions. I read that as the job that you applied for is no longer available (cancelled, for example due to removal of funding). That depends from organisation to organisation. Vacancy status: Evaluation Completed. A month ago I again applied for a position Which I think I didnt qualify for because a day after the application I got an email saying I didnt qualify for that position. So I wouldnt worry too much right now. Dear Sebastian, Thanks a lot, I came across this site while browsing in a random manner. Hi Robert, sorry to hear. I have applied for the three (same position P4) advertised by WHO in different countries. 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. How long does recruitment usually take? Should you see nothing on this page, it may mean that we currently do not have an opening. Dear Sir, The test was supposed to be 2 hours but when I opened the test page and got ready, the rules indicated 90. But sometimes it take omre than 08 years. Hi Sebastien, Thanks for your great work, you are very knowledgeable and altruist, I ma very impressed. Dependent on various reasons, the length of time it takes to complete a recruitment process may vary from one week to several months. I applied for a G6 position on 26th January 2017..Upto now the status of my application reads We are currently reviewing all applications 2) Communication from UN HR side is just horrible. Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at. 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. Hi all! After how long do you think one can send them a follow up email? There are other agencies that allow for a shortened process when you pass the threshold in an interview. 2) A few days back I have received email seeking my availability and interest in a job, to which I replied positively. Thank you very much for this blog and for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. No need to tell anybody about your job offer. (What is FTA you may see here https://uncareer.net/un-salary-scale-and-contracts ). Good luck! 8 ways to start a career in the UN. I am considering sending an email to HR to inquire on the status of my application. Sorry, no idea how they do it. The hiring process at World Food Programme takes an average of 59 days when considering 180 user submitted interviews across all job titles. The assessment process has seven steps and is designed to deliver candidates who demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilties relevant for both the position to which they have applied. I have read in several blogs that the process can take quite a long time, but as I was told it would take two weeks to receive news, I understand that it is because I have not been selected. Warning. How long does the recruitment process actually take? This year 2017, the forum seems to be so inactive but let us just keep our hope high. I passed the written exam for a position at the UN, and was invited for an interview next week. Selection in Progress- Blue 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. Question are quite straight forward. Hm, that seems strange but yes, I would wait for feedback. Hence, you do have a great chance of selection for future positions for which you are on roaster and you would not be required to take further assessments or interviews. 1) I have applied against a Roster job but didnt receive any confirmation regarding my name being included or otherwise. I also sent you a message through Facebook yesterday. I have applied for 1 contract and 1 roster through UNOPS and 1 contract with IAEA. Typically, it is 1) written test (if any) and then whoever passes the threshold gets an interview. Ravisankar.Machavaram. This is very important because the P-11 form is most important in your application process. But if anybody knows, please chime in! 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. It has been a week now, so Im not losing hope yet. Wonderful work Sebastian, Dear Sebastien, How long do u think they UN takes to reply candidates who have completed oral interviews? Nutritionist - Abuja. I applied for UNICEF UNV assignment and just had a short phone call interview. If you pass the written test, you will usually get an interview. I also took an assessment in march 2015, but my application was in december 2014. And I didnt have any written test either. Thank you for this article, very helpful! 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; Considering too many job applicants. This is seemingly an ineffective method of recruiting right people. Is it good to send them an email asking status of application for the applied post. Thank you for your invaluable work in this space. Thank you Sebastian for this forum. J Lucile. 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. I wouldnt assume that anything is wrong with the process. Hi, I recieved an invitation to an assessment and when I checked on Inspira, the status shows recruitment completed what does this mean? Would it be unprofessional to ask or is it too soon? The interviewer (head of the section where the position is) told me they would get back to me the following week after reviewing their notes on all interviewed candidates. Im not deeply familiar with UNV but to my knowledge there are different styles of interviews and different interview panel compositions out there. I sent you the login details. 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. 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? I know that sometimes there is political influence and support for candidates but more than often not. On 1st of December, 2014 I think all the offers were withdrawn due to terrorism in Tripoli, Libya. Even if it's a phone interview with them, there are a lot of moving calendar. Anybody else have this issue? So far only three such vacancies were advertised & my first two applications were dropped. The United Nations World Food Programme is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions: 1.) My interview, also P-4, went very well but now will have to endure the long wait. Fill in your actual email address, because all answers You will receive on this email. Dear All, a short listed candidate cant be reached to get the interview date confirmed etc.) I have a question regarding how candidates years of experience are calculated for professional level positions. Dear Sebastian, But if you got rostered without passing through assessment or interview, this is good news. Note that FIT Pool announcements are advertised according to organizational needs. It can be a phone call in addition / sometimes only a phone call. I fear the only advice I can give right now is to wait. Thanks for sharing. You may use search criteria like Organisation, Location (Countries, Cities), Contract level, and so on. That was about a month ago. Thank you very much in advance. I registered for the Monster website job alerts and recently received an interesting position opening for the UN. Thanks! As there are so many different positions at the BBC, the recruitment process length can vary greatly, but generally, the process will take around 3 to 6 weeks.