UNOPS is an operational arm of the
United Nations, supporting the successful imp...
UNOPS is an operational arm of the
United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’
peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our
mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable
development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure,
procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working
with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term
work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We
are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of
disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000
UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of
UNOPS partners spread across
80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and
cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better
understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve
our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment
of qualified female candidates.
Work
life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and
recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
Background AUMCO
The Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) was set up in August 2019 as a part of the UNOPS Europe & Central Asia Region (ECR). Specifically, AUMCO aims to enable achievement of Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement through global programmes and tailored interventions in the Balkans, South Caucasus, and Central Asia, focused on:
● Infrastructure
● Procurement
● Project Management (full service, back on track)
● HR and Transactional Services
● Grants Management
● Technical and Advisory Services
UNOPS in Albania
UNOPS Albania is aimed at providing efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of partners to support the Government of Albania achieve its national priorities through citizen-oriented programmes and projects. UNOPS Albania office, based in Tirana, operates under the operational support of the Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO). The Office was established in early-2021 to support, develop and oversee UNOPS’ growing portfolio of projects in the country. The office currently provides implementation services to several projects on Cultural Heritage and Healthcare, where UNOPS works closely with development partners and the Government focusing on culture and healthcare sectors. The aim now is to expand UNOPS' support to Albania.