Candidate:

Panelist:
Can you tell us a bit about your background and what attracted you to
this role?
Criteria Yes No

Provided information about their background

Shared relevant details about their experience

Clearly explained what attracted them to the role

Demonstrated a connection between background and role

Used clear and concise language

Addressed any specific requirements or preferences mentioned in the job

How would you describe your leadership/management style? Can you

Criteria Yes No

Clearly described leadership/management style

Provided a specific characteristic or trait

Shared a relevant example of applying the trait

Articulated the impact of their leadership style

Communicated effectively and concisely

Based on your understanding of our organisation and the role of Director, what do you
understand may be the biggest risks and opportunities facing our organisation?

Criteria Yes No

Demonstrates understanding of the organization's structure and functions

Identifies potential risks facing the organization

Identifies potential opportunities for the organization

Offers insights into the role of a Director in addressing risks/opportunities

Provides a well-structured and coherent response

Shows awareness of industry or external factors affecting the organization

How would you develop Centro Infantil Menchú and our Education services, in line with our
core aims and objectives
Criteria Yes No
Clearly outlined a development plan
Demonstrated alignment with core aims and objectives
Addressed specific strategies for Centro Infantil Menchú
Provided details on enhancing education services
Considered the unique needs of the target audience
Included measures for assessing success and impact
Showed awareness of current challenges and potential risks
Proposed realistic and achievable goals
Acknowledged potential resource requirements

Que habilidades especificas crees que aportarias a este puesto (What particular skills do
you feel you would bring to this role?)

Skills Checklist Yes No

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Time management

Adaptability

Creativity

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Describe your experience in writing successful funding applications. How do you tailor your
applications to meet the needs of different funders?

Criteria Yes No

Clearly Described Experience in Writing Funding Applications

Provided Specific Examples of Successful Applications

Demonstrated Understanding of Tailoring Applications to Different Funders

Explained Strategies Used for Meeting Diverse Funder Requirements

Showed Adaptability in Crafting Applications for Various Funding Purposes

Highlighted Achievements or Outcomes Resulting from Applications

Used Clear and Concise Language in the Response

Overall, the Response is Comprehensive and Informative

Please imagine this scenario: You present an option to the board that you really like, but that
the board think it is too risky and want to reject it. Please talk us through how you might deal
with that situation.

Criteria Yes No

Acknowledged the board's concerns about risk

Demonstrated understanding of the board's viewpoint

Communicated reasons for favoring the option

Proposed mitigations for perceived risks

Showed flexibility and openness to discussion

Addressed potential benefits of the chosen option

Discussed potential consequences of rejection

Encouraged further dialogue and collaboration

Puede conversar acerca de su experiencia en entrenamiento y tutoria de gupos de trabajo

Clearly discussed experience in coaching

Clearly discussed experience in mentoring

Provided specific examples or case studies

Demonstrated understanding of group dynamics

Highlighted successful outcomes or achievements

Explained methodologies or approaches used

Mentioned challenges faced and how they were addressed

Showed adaptability in different team contexts

Communicated the duration and scope of past engagements

Articulated the impact of coaching/mentoring on team performance

Can you describe a time where you have contributed to a disagreement between
departments or in a group discussion (conflict scenario)? What approach did you take? How
effective was it?

Criteria Yes No

Described a specific time when they contributed to a disagreement

Clearly explained the conflict scenario and context

Provided details about their approach to resolving the conflict

Described the effectiveness of their approach

Demonstrated self-awareness of their role in the conflict

Showed an understanding of the impact on departments or group

Discussed any lessons learned or changes made for improvement

En caso de que necesitara algun entrenamiento, en su opinion cual seria el mas necesario
para realice su trabajo de la mejor manera posible? (What, if any, training, support or
development do you feel you may need to fulfil this role to the best of your abilities?)
Criteria Yes No

Clearly stated specific training or development needs

Demonstrated understanding of how the training will help

Provided examples or scenarios related to training needs

Indicated a willingness to participate in training

Offered suggestions for how the organization can support

Overall clarity and completeness of the response

Criteria Yes No

Clearly identified key statutory responsibilities

Demonstrated understanding of statutory duties

Provided specific examples of statutory reporting experience

Articulated how statutory responsibilities align with the organization's goals

Showed awareness of legal compliance requirements

Communicated any challenges faced in statutory reporting

Offered insights or recommendations for improvement

How would you find the right funder for our advice services?

Please outline the key points that you would highlight in a funding/sponsorship application to support our
advice services

Key Points in Funding/Sponsorship Application Adequately Addressed (Yes/No)

Clearly defined purpose and goals of advice services

Research on potential funders matching the service focus

Demonstrated understanding of the funder's priorities

Tailored application to align with the funder's mission

Justification of the need for financial support

Measurable outcomes and impact of the advice services

Budget breakdown with detailed funding requirements

Supporting evidence or success stories, if available

Compliance with any specific application guidelines

Client A comes late but has an urgent issue. All slots are filled in and other clients are waiting to be seen.
Client A insists on having an interview. They are complaining and causing a nuisance. We are already at full
capacity and all volunteers and staff are busy. How would you deal with this scenario.

Criteria Yes No

Acknowledged the urgency of Client A's issue

Recognized that all slots are filled and others are waiting

Acknowledged Client A's insistence on an interview

Acknowledged Client A's complaints and disruptive behavior

Recognized the full capacity and busyness of volunteers and staff

Demonstrated empathy towards Client A's situation

Offered a potential solution or compromise

Considered the impact on other waiting clients

Demonstrated effective communication skills

Proposed a plan for managing the situation

The majority of our staff work part time and due to the nature of roles, everyones hours vary over the week.
How do you balance WFH/flexible hours with someone taking excessive freedom and lacking accountability to
their colleagues

Criteria Yes No

Acknowledged the variability in staff schedules

Addressed the balance between WFH and flexibility

Recognized the potential issue of excessive freedom

Discussed strategies for maintaining accountability

Provided concrete solutions or recommendations

Demonstrated understanding of the nature of roles

Please focus on the actions you would take on your first 90 days and the changes you would like to see after 6
months.

Criteria Yes No

Clearly outlined specific actions for the first 90 days

Demonstrated understanding of the organization's current state

Addressed key challenges or opportunities in the initial plan

Showed strategic thinking and a forward-looking perspective

Articulated measurable goals or benchmarks for the first 90 days

Presented a vision for positive changes after 6 months

Connected actions in the first 90 days to long-term goals at 6 months

Considered stakeholder engagement and communication strategies

Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in the proposed plan

Mentioned potential challenges and mitigation strategies

Indicated a commitment to monitoring and evaluating progress