UNFPA - Michael Emery - Competency-based Interviewing

Michael Emery, Head of HR at UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) talks with GCFjobs.com about competency-based interviews and how you should approach them.
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[@Manjoe-y5h]

This helped me land a job. The interviewers were so impressed that they started considering me for a higher position. One of them said, if you had interviewed for a manager position you would have landed it.

[@LifewithMostert]

I watched this initially in 2022 as I prepared for my interview for a job with UN which I passed I’m back again in 2025 as I am literally preparing for another interview tomorrow. I’m hoping to pass this one too

[@victoriasmith2813]

Hi. Can I ask how your interview went on both occasions? I need tips pls

[@fedsmadegoodmade9070]

This video helped me in so many interviews since it came out. I was able to secure 90% of the positions. What is interesting is the fact that i personally knew Mr. Emery 8/9 years ago. He was Chief of HR when i worked to an Int. Organisation. This man is a golden man, he represents integrity and hard work. He is the definition of what a good chief of HR should be. He is a good. Furthermore he has a very kind heart while being very professional and an excellent sense of humour. Thank you Mr Emery.

[@AK-od9yv]

bright

[@Runsheeg53633]

Now this is what happens when someone really knowledgeable in their field talks about their field.

[@elinagalani5932]

watched this three years ago and got the job! Watching this today for yet another interview :)

[@moctartchakala2713]

Great Elina!

[@messyworld3577]

I am getting my next job soon after watching this.

[@anemone_lee]

It was useful. I successfully passed the interview of the UN language competitive exam I was taking and am finally a rostered language professional. Thanks for the video.

[@ayisijones4911]

Waooo,, What a testimony.

[@kingguru5476]

Anemone Lee your contact pl

[@abdirahimmahdi3401]

Wow! Can I have your contacts?

[@anemone_lee]

@@abdirahimmahdi3401 Since I discovered that KZbin doesn’t seem to have an “inmail” kind of feature...it’s [e-mail]

[@anemone_lee]

@@kingguru5476 Hi! Sorry that I was notified of your comment so late. In case you still need my contact information, I left it in another reply right here in this thread.

[@jabriibrahim8735]

This video was extremely helpful! The insight it provided really gave me that edge to pass my interview at UNEP. Thank you!

[@JackyHapy]

best description of comptency interview techniques

[@kellizelisamite3243]

Thank you Michael! For this tip for a good competency based interview

[@aimieruzelan90]

I got iv from UNDP next week, pray for me. And thanks for the tips

[@o.m.8936]

did you get the job at the end?

[@Investor_Learner]

Thank you Michael, this is a fantastic introduction!

[@roza61]

I have watched many video clips concerning interview advice......''THIS HAS TO BE THE BEST YET.'' Thanks Michael :)

[@wilsonmein9741]

Brilliant, 2 years ago I watched this presentation and it helped me pass an interview .

[@amirhossain3061]

Sir, would you please help me sharing your email. I am urgently in need of some information regarding application process. I have already applied three times but still my application is under process. How could I make my application more attractive. Pls sir

[@yonaszula3759]

Thank you for sharing the UNFPA competency-based interviewing and the video is very informative.

[@lamyaabdulrahman451]

THE BEST Competency-based Interviewing Explanation and Clarification EVER Thank You Mr. Michael ^_^

[@jacksonkioko4096]

This is excellent...you have solved a lot of challenges

[@ElenaComo]

Thanks very much for this video, which I have watched every time I was invited to an interview and shared with colleagues and friends. I recently sat on a CBI panel for the first time, and this was a good refresher, since I completed the training for interviewers a while back. Super helpful!

[@samoluwafunbi8061]

Very, I thank God for bringing this information across to me, it stir my mind, especially for my next CBI interview at International level

[@shaheenakhtar3198]

Competency based interview is extremely important for UNFPA jobs.

[@aleshilegngemechu6217]

This very helpful, I hope i will use it in my coming interview. Thank you!

[@AbdulQadir-gf5nv]

Thank you for comprehensive educational video on FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCY Interview techniques. Excellent 👍🏼

[@WaseemAli-mm3fm]

Thanks golden tips and valued instructions

[@alexisnaissem1384]

Une video très intéressante qui donne une idée de ce que fait l'UNFPA dans le monde. Des collègues formidables ! Merci.

[@sow-tall1691]

Very essentiels insights, Really!

[@maureenmajiwa7851]

This is quite helpful. Thank you sir.

[@lilliankaranja3789]

You don’t want to come across as a ‘nutter’ during the interview 😂 He says it so calmly😂

[@abdullahihurre9843]

This is a very useful info and enabled me to learn more about the Competency Based Interview CBI and will lead me to qualify for good fit of the position and be well prepared.

[@abdirahimmahdi3401]

Very good 👍

[@euniceharh7055]

Thank you, sir, waiting here to get a job in UN

[@plcumming]

Really fantastic video. I have an interview with UNFPA coming up and I will most certainly use your tips in my preparation.

[@hyeonsoojeon]

Thank you very much - it is really useful!

[@brookeballengee]

Thank you for the excellent advice for young professionals like myself Mr. Emery!

[@larryrhodes2429]

Ss

[@TheGshit1]

He is so great, We are lucky to have him in IOM.

[@Yamamba78]

Not being a nutter! That's going to be tricky, but I will try to keep that in mind!

[@AliAli-tb9mm]

Brilliant stuff 👏

[@subarnakc]

Hi Michael...it was really nice advices on competency based interviews....I myself was working with the UN for last 8 years...and had came across many of such interviews....I've completed more than 50 projects/ programmes and I'm highly competent in my field...50 projects 1000s of examples...and best at doing than talking...find myself very difficult to choose the best example...structure it in CARL format...and feel nervous esp. while interviewed online...depends on panel members as well...

[@jackymac3677]

I have an interview after one week for finance assistant in UN.. I m very nervous what type of question they going to ask.. Do u have any idea so i can do some preparation. Thank you

[@koumbatabawoigor377]

Thank you so much, this video is really helpful. Thank you so much.

[@sylviakeoreng675]

Thank you Mike! 'the value system' and CARL are the way to go...Once more thank you

[@roxanadjalili4475]

Thank you, Michael for this extremely useful video. I share it with our candidates here at IMO London!

[@victorjara8866]

I got an interview for a senior position this thursday! wish me luck :3

[@nyolohonorine8687]

Thanks for the video which is very interesting and constructive.

[@charlesblawah5959]

Indeed this video is exceptional

[@xXLuffitaXx]

Really good video ! I take notes and now I know how to start preparing my interview, Thanks !

[@shahzadhikmati3161]

It was a very nice explanation about Competency based interview.

[@tareksoliman972]

Really, great talking and valuable tips, thank you so much.

[@Mahr71]

thank u, this is really important educative advices

[@richellmsoma]

So useful. Thank you Michael Emery.

[@tiwaravalentine8750]

Thank you very much sir, waiting for an interview with WHO, this will surely be very helpful

[@samoluwafunbi8061]

Good luck

[@penelopagjurchilova8400]

Great job Michael. It helped a lot...best regards, Penelopa

[@mitchellb2145]

Very happy to hear it's helpful, I agree that it's still good info, even 2 years later. 😉

[@gemmalee3032]

Thanks for this clip; helpful and encouraging material for a UN job interview.

[@DuniCajibah]

Helpful and brilliant tips for a wonderful interview.

[@walboyfredo6025]

A very good and concise explanation.

[@ThierrySanzhieBokally]

Thank you Mr Emery i will retain the CAR and many other tips.

[@lilianlutukai517]

Thank you Mr. Emery...very informative

[@UlyanaHolovenko]

Very good tips for any interview, not only competence based interview

[@clarak.mallah4137]

This video was extremely helpful. Thank you sir.

[@zenebechshamebo4808]

Useful and excellent advice. Thanks

[@bilemohamed6895]

Thank You so much for sharing this usefull information

[@syedamemoonazeb6346]

Super duper Amazing, Loved it!

[@garyanderson9431]

This info is very useful I've learnt a lot.👍

[@ahmetunalgurel1380]

Thank you so much, very useful.

[@cicciuzzu5032]

Excellent video with thorough advice!

[@wubbedemissew5505]

I have watched it very useful

[@yvonnemwale2614]

This is really helpful. Thank you Director

[@RanjeetSingh-u9d]

This video is help full

[@jibrilabubakar6521]

Thank you Very Very much Mr Michael this is very Very Useful and very vital i reality appreciate i need more of your video please. I also need your contact for questions

[@negombakarim1276]

thanks it's soo vital and educative

[@amareyeshambaw4856]

Very useful and interesting!

[@kamranahmad6928]

Awesome input Sir...Really appreciate it...Can we have more of similar videos.

[@magssekhu6181]

Great tips,

[@rocket1853-q9e]

Thank you sir for wonderful tips

[@MohammadHamoud-pj5hu]

very helpful, thank you

[@richardmatthews7489]

Really good! Thank you Sir!

[@emmanuelchabamba6486]

very good and useful information

[@wpdil1]

very useful. thank you so much

[@lumbisanisilas8722]

thank u ,this is very important

[@MamaPonchy]

Thank you, very educative!!

[@munshsf]

Hi, thank you Mr Emery. I have a slightly different question. If an individual has had experience working for UN and International NGOs , however that person has had too long a break like 7 /8 years and is finally ready to get back to work, what steps can she take to get back to working for UN? Because obviously there has been many new developments with regard to technical side, so how can she catch up on that and enhance her chance to get a job offer?

[@directattachmentwithland6961]

Its awesome Sir

[@salesit5970]

Excellent

[@wasa1054]

Thank you!

[@renukrai2838]

Thank you for the insights.Sir

Truly appreciate

[@megicasas4748]

can someone elaborate more on the 0.15 predictor?

[@antygona-iq8ew]

great talk,

[@MMM-ti2nk]

Thank you

[@sharifulalam6427]

good one... more practical examples might better

[@desalegnaredom6581]

Thnaks

[@zameerhassan4583]

Very useful

[@ivarsmatisons]

Interesanti

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[@wardayassin314]

Thanks

[@hamadoparfaitguibleweogo9972]

Very best

[@alcoolx]

now it is missing tips for online interviews :)

[@Mr.Alia63]

How will someone work in the UN and Gutters the SG is always appointing Latinos

[@iiiJenii]

Wish me luck

[@amadoudiallo1437]

positive.

[@BarryHawk]

"... you don't want to come across as a nutter."

[@briangatiu8662]

Lol... I heard that too and it didn't sound humanitarian like what you wld expect from a UN ambassador.

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[@lepetitchat123]

They just wants cookie-cutter robots

[@c.r.8931]

It is inappropriate (ableist) for the head of HR of an international organization to use the term "nutter."