Day 2/Session 4 - CBI for applicants (UNIDO, UNOV/UNODC)

Jun
17
Jun 17, 2025
13:30 - 14:30 CET
English

Competency-based Interviews are (still) at the heart of most selection processes in UN entities. Join this informative webinar to learn about key interview methods, master a structured approach to answering questions, and discover how to make a lasting impression. Through practical scenarios and examples, this session will equip you with the skills and confidence to excel in your next interview. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your interview game!

Hosted By:: 
UNIDO, UNOV/UNODC

Megan McAdams-Roldan

With 17 years of professional experience, including 8 years in the UN Secretariat, Megan McAdams-Roldan brings a strong background in learning and development, public sector and nonprofit leadership, and consulting. She has led global training initiatives, advised on leadership and organizational change, and managed multi-stakeholder programs across the public and nonprofit sectors. Her work spans strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and talent development, with a focus on innovation and measurable impact.

Wanda Muellner-Plenteda

With over 20 years of experience in the UN Secretariat in various divisions, 15 years of them in Learning & Development, Wanda Muellner Plenteda is well known as internal career counsellor, coach and training facilitator who specialises in preparing personnel in Vienna and in over 100 field office locations for successful CBI interviews and helping them to chart their career path. She is very passionate about her role and focuses on preparing her clients strategically for the next level in their career.

Andrea Kienle

Andrea Kienle recently celebrated her 25-year anniversary in the UN system. Her UN journey started as a JPO in New York in the UN Secretariat in the Department of Human Resources Management (HRM), being responsible for designing a  managed mobility programme as well as a structured learning programme for P-2s. 

She always remained in the area of HR, with a strong focus on staff development. After HRM she moved to the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), being part of the first training team. There she learnt to build bridges and finding common ground between military, police and civilian staff as well as finding pragmatic solutions for situations in the field. 

In 2005 she joined the United Nations Office in Vienna (UNOV/UNODC) as the Chief of Staff Development. She and her team provides learning opportunities to staff in the field. This is also what she did as the Chief of Staff Development in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) between 2007 and 2017.  

Currently at UNIDO Andrea leads the Talent Development and Performance Management team, facilitating learning solutions for everyone and empowering UNIDO’s diverse talent to thrive. 

 

Marta Fernandez de Mazarambroz

Human Resources professional with extensive years of expertise in Human Resources Management in both public and private sectors. She holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, as well as a CIPD certification in Human Resources Management.

Based in Austria, she currently serves at UNIDO as Senior Coordinator – HR and People Strategy. Previously she worked for CTBTO as Head, Recruitment and Staff Development. Prior positions include her role as Chief of Talent Acquisition at the OSCE. Marta is also the co-founder of the Human Resources Practitioners Network for International Organizations in Vienna, demonstrating her commitment to fostering professional networks.

In the private sector, her roles included being the Director of Human Resources at NH Hoteles Group for the Business Unit in Central Europe, where she managed recruitment, learning and development programs, performance management, and compensation and benefits. 

Marta is fluent in Spanish, English, German, and brings a diverse and international perspective to her work.