UNOPS is a self-funded UN organization that operates as a
separate legal entity within the United Nations system. It is not a specialized
agency or program of the UN, but rather a separate entity established by the UN
General Assembly in 1973. UNOPS operates under a separate legal framework and
is governed by its own executive board.
UNOPS is responsible for providing project management,
procurement, and infrastructure services to other UN agencies, governments, and
non-governmental organizations around the world. It works closely with its
partners to implement sustainable development and humanitarian initiatives and
support the UN's work in areas such as peace and security, development, and
human rights.
As a self-funded organization, UNOPS generates revenue from
its project management and infrastructure services and reinvests these funds in
its operations and development initiatives. UNOPS is committed to promoting
sustainability and social responsibility in all its activities and operations.