United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) provides operational implementation, procurement, infrastructure, and project management services for a sustainable world. Operating on a self-financing business model, UNOPS helps partners expand their delivery capacity across humanitarian, development, and peace operations globally.

Mission & Vision

• Mission: Helping people build a more peaceful, fair, and sustainable world.
• Vision: Envisioning a world where all people have access to human rights, peace, and sustainable development, supported by sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure alongside the effective and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

Core Areas of Operation

| Service Area | Focus & Scope | | --- | --- | | Sustainable Infrastructure | Designs, constructs, rehabilitates, and maintains resilient physical infrastructure in complex environments. | | Sustainable Procurement | Acts as a central UN resource for transparent, cost-effective, and climate-conscious sourcing of goods and services. | | Project & Portfolio Management | Manages peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery. |

Values & Operational Principles

UNOPS operates within a strategic framework grounded in UN values and human rights, prioritizing the following principles:

• Respect, Integrity & Professionalism: Upholding the highest UN standards across all operations.
• Accountability & Transparency: Ensuring clear, open practices and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Agility & Efficiency: Optimizing operational processes and adapting quickly to complex emergency contexts.
• National Ownership: Supporting local capacity development and respecting national priorities.