They asked a lot about my prior work experience and a lot of questions about how I would approach various challenges relevant to the job. I found the questions pretty easy, mainly because the role was a very good fit for my work experience. They knew what they were looking for and I found all the questions very relevant.
Program Officer Interview Questions
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The onsite interview with several people was akin to being interrogated; hard-hitting, hostile and one-sided; it was not a 'conversation.'
What do you consider your greatest professional achievement?
How does my experience align with the Foundation
What are the most pressing development issues in my region?
What are acceptable grant endpoints?
Various questions on racial equity/DEI and technical skills.
Some of the interviewers had a 2- or 3-page guide with typical behavior/fit questions, and they chose one or two from those questions. Nothing out of the ordinary.
What was your leadership, technical, and disease specific experience?
How would you handle working with people who have been through war and conflict with sensitivity (paraphrased)?
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