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      Protection Officer Interview

      26 Jan 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience

      Other Protection Officer interview reviews for UNHCR

      Protection Officer Interview

      17 May 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at UNHCR

      Interview

      Conducted over the phone. It was quick, approx 30 mins long. Questions were behavioural, asking about soft skills as well as some very technical and legalistic related to the specific role.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Some questions included: Can you tell us about yourself and why you think you are suited to this role? In what circumstance would you invoke cancellation and what procedures would you use? Can you tell us about a time when you initiated cancellation procedures. How did you do this? Can you explain exclusion? Can you tell me about a time when you made a positive contribution to your team? What impact did you have?
      Answer question
      5

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at UNHCR

      Interview

      Competency based questions. 40 mins, 5 questions. Prepare case studies based on Terms of reference for the position. prepare on the local context and how that applies to your past experience

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      - team work - communication - leadership
      Answer question

      Protection Officer Interview

      9 Nov 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at UNHCR

      Interview

      You start with a written 2 hours interview and if you pass that, you move forward with an oral interview. After the oral interview, you receive an offer. The oral test was difficult and stressful

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      The interview asked about general policies & procedures of the country regarding the refugees and 2 additional questions. The last question was a case question about a protection case, I don't remember the following.
      1 Answer
      1