Program Officer Interview Questions

This is a current question. Know your region, know the issues.

On some of the strategy questions, given the lack of transparent information that the organization has available to the public, I chose to answer by explaining the process I would take to come to an answer/solution rather than give a specific solution. I explained the criteria I would use to come to the decision and the people I would consult/speak with. I think some people I met with liked that approach and others did not. However, it is somewhat of a secretive organization so there is no way I would know some of what they asked me coming from the outside.

Develop a standard form (quickly) for students and ask them to write down the course codes and I would record them, and once the system is up, I would contact them or visit the registration office with the information.

Be prepared to share past examples of how you handled conflict and multi-tasking.

Just the opposite! I have an advanced degree and two decades of experience that would have really enhanced my performance in this role.

I study by starting 2 weeks in advance by doing a review of everything related to that specific license. Then a week before i really hit the books hard until the day before. The day before I go to bed early and then wake up 3 hours prior and start my pre-flight prep, weather, and flight plan.

I was asked to manage a roundtable investigating how to apply science and technology to improve conflict management in post-conflict societies. My expertse was on the science and technology side. I emphasized that and the two years of work that I had already done with the Institute.