The United Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS) is an operational arm of ...
The United Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful
implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development
projects around the world. Mandated as a
central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project
management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of
governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
The Project Office is responsible for managing
strategic and operational risks associated with the Project Office’s portfolio of engagements – as part of the
Multi Country Office set up, developing and delivering cost effective services
contributing to partners' sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS
management results.
UNOPS has been active in Kosovo (under UNSCR
1244/99) since 1999, helping partners achieve their goals in areas such as
economic development, education, health, environment, justice, mine action and
post-conflict rebuilding of infrastructure and livelihoods. The UNOPS office in
Pristina currently provides services including project management,
infrastructure, administrative support, procurement, fund management and HR
services to EU, UNMIK, UNHCR, UNEP, the Government of Kosovo and other
bilateral and multi-lateral partners.
The Project Office operates as an integral part of the
Multi Country Office management structure. The Head of Office reports to the Multi
Country Office Direct or who provides direction
and guidance. The Head of Office role is
responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and supervising the delivery
of all projects and support services that includes liaison and engagement
development activities and delivering timely and cost effective services for
sustainable results by partners and stakeholders.