UNOPS’
mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners...
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. 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. By assisting UN organizations, international financial
institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes
significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.
UNOPS Myanmar
UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading
offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development
programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health Fund, the Livelihood and
Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is
Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s
regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards elimination of Malaria,
which works to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in the greater
Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project
management services to a wide range of organisations in the country, including
the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN
agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the
quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of
speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Access to Health Fund
The
Access to Health Fund aims to improve Health outcomes for vulnerable
populations in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar. The Fund works with the
Ministry of Health and Sports, Ethnic Health Organizations, national and
international NGOs, the United Nations, and other partners to increase people’s
access to health-services (maternal, newborn and child health, combating HIV
and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria) and to strengthen health systems.
The
Access to Health Fund is supported by four donors - the United Kingdom, Sweden,
the United States, and Switzerland. Its Board includes these four Donors and
the Ministry of Health and Sports.