Annex 4: Reference Request Form

This document is for purpose of the recruitment process and is to be kept strictly confidential.
Please note that this document is indicative, and questions may be adapted for specific
positions.

Applicant: Al-Wahab HARUN

Position applied for: GIS Consultant
Name of Referee:
Position/Duty Station:
Organization/Company:
Date of reference:

1. What was the nature of your relationship with the candidate and in what capacity was s/he
employed by the Organization? Please indicate the dates. *Please indicate if you were/are a
direct supervisor

2. How would you evaluate his/her overall work performance?

3. What were his/her greatest professional strengths and achievements?

4. Please comment on his/her organizational and planning skills and overall efficiency.
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5. Please comment on his/her communication, negotiation and analytical skills.

6. Which of the tasks/ areas outlined on the terms of reference would s/he find challenging and
why?

7. What made him/her an effective supervisor/manager?

8. How effectively did s/he interact with colleagues, subordinates and senior management?
How does s/he handle difficult people? What is his/her conflict resolution protocol?

9. In stressful situations, describe how the candidate reacted. Be specific.

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10. Has s/he been suspected of misconduct? To the best of your knowledge, has the candidate,
whether as an employee, (international) civil servant, individual independent contractor or
otherwise, ever been subject to any disciplinary measure, contract termination, contract
non-renewal or non-extension, or has he/she resigned while under investigation or during
disciplinary proceedings, for or in connection with (allegations of) fraudulent, collusive,
coercive, obstructive or unethical practices, misconduct, harassment, sexual harassment,
abuse of authority, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, retaliation, or poor or inadequate
performance?

11. Please comment on his/her punctuality and Attendance Record. Were there any regular
instances of unplanned absence?

12. Would you rehire him/her?

13. Is there anything else we should know about him/her performance or personality?
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Signature/Date: _________________________________________________________________

Thank you very much for your contribution.