Our mission

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.

Our vision

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.

More information on UNOPS mission, vision, values, principles and mandate are available on our Mission and values page.

The UNOPS Team

UNOPS employs almost 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 60 countries.

Services

UNOPS customizes its services to individual client needs, offering everything from one-time stand alone solutions to long-term project management. Core services include:

• Project management
• Procurement
• Human resources management
• Financial management
• United Nations common services

Focus areas

UNOPS focus areas are demand-driven, therefore reviewed annually. The current focus is to provide implementation support services to partners in the following areas:

• Physical infrastructure
• Public order and security
• Census and elections
• Environment
• Health

Results that matter

UNOPS takes a results-oriented approach to the services it provides. It launches and implements new operations quickly, transparently and in a fully accountable manner. UNOPS delivers annually approximately $1 billion through project implementation and spends approximately $60 million administering it.

UNOPS helps its partners build schools, roads, bridges, hospitals, prisons and police stations. It supports partners train teachers, journalists, health workers and government officials and organizes mass education efforts for elections and disaster preparedness. On behalf of its partners it procures goods ranging from vehicles to medical supplies. It manages funds and administers small grants.

More information on UNOPS business performance and its results achieved on behalf of clients is available in the UNOPS 2008 annual report.

Goals

During 2010-2013 UNOPS will manage for results contributing to four high-level goals:

1. Rebuilding peace and stability after conflict

2. Early recovery of communities affected by natural disaster

3. The ability of people to develop local economies and obtain social services

4. Environmental sustainability and adaption to climate change

Within each goal, UNOPS targets three cross-cutting objectives: gender equality and the empowerment of women, national capacity development, and environmental sustainability.

UNOPS advantages

• UNOPS operates as a fully self-financed provider of implementation services. This prompts efficiency and financial discipline. As a not-for-profit organization it is motivated only to meet the expectations of partners
• During periods of conflict or crisis UNOPS maintains a physical presence on the ground and promotes the ownership and engagement of governments and local communities.
• While partners may need a public profile for fundraising or advocacy, UNOPS does not and takes a low-key position as a service provider.
• UNOPS extensive experience and proven track record in its focus areas allows partners to enjoy the benefits of specialization, shared knowledge and economies of scale.
• UNOPS transparent, accountable management services meet the highest international standards. Partners are assured consistent performance to agreed standards of quality, timeliness and cost, and safeguards against implementation risk.