UNOPS is in charge of disbursing more than $3 billion worth of development projects and contracts for its partners every year.
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16 Facts About UNOPS
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UNOPS is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group and works closely with the United Nations Development Programme, the Department of Peace Operations, and the World Bank.
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UNOPS was involved in a scandal in 2022 that resulted in the resignation of its Executive Director.
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UNOPS was created to unify standards on UN projects and contracts, which were often humanitarian or peacekeeping works in poorer countries where there was a high risk of failure.
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UNOPS offers implementation, advisory and transactional services in its five core areas of expertise:.
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UNOPS provides specialized services to a range of partners, including: the United Nations, its agencies, funds and programmes; international financial institutions; governments; intergovernmental organizations; non-governmental organizations; foundations; and the private sector.
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In 2016, UNOPS created more than three million days of paid work for beneficiaries.
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In 2017, UNOPS formed a group to work on applications of blockchain for international assistance.
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UNOPS is the legal and administrative host for several organizations.
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In 2008, UNOPS adopted a governance structure in line with General Assembly resolutions.
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UNOPS attained a ISO 9001 quality management system certification in June 2011.
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UNOPS gained an ISO 14001 certification for its commitment to protecting the environment in 2013.
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UNOPS's appointment led to a change in direction for the organization.
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In 2015 and 2016,2017 and 2018 UNOPS achieved gold level in sustainable procurement from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
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In 2016, UNOPS operating principles, in relation to governance, risk management, and compliance framework, were rewritten to align to industry best practice.
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UNOPS has been tasked with correcting the serious failures surrounding UNOPS S3i initiative and reforming the organisation.
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