The role of UNOPS in humanitarian operations Oslo, 27th November 2014

2 WHO WE ARE UNOPS identity is articulated through its mission, vision and values. Advancing the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainability in our projects is key to UNOPS strategy. We focus on three delivery practices and three main types of services. Excellence drives UNOPS work.

3 WHO WE ARE In 2013, UNOPS −managed 1,230 projects worth $1.14 bn. for $69 mil. management expense −had 7,600 personnel working in >20 office in 80 countries worldwide −contributed to the results of partners through logistical, technical, and management support UNOPS has a self-financing business model.

KEY RESULTS What we contributed to our partners

5 WHERE WE WORK

6 WHO WE WORK WITH In accordance with our GA mandate we work with many partners, including the United Nations, governments, intergovernmental institutions, international and regional financial institutions, foundations, the private sector and non-governmental organizations.

7 UNOPS contribution example and cooperation with Norwegian partners

8 ASSISTING THE EBOLA RESPONSE IN WEST AFRICA UNOPS has established an internal Task Team chaired by the DED to oversee and coordinate our support to the response. We have identified over 100 staff for rapid mobilization. We coordinate and work closely with the UN system on the ground: -embedding staff with UNMEER to support operations -establishing and staffing Ebola Community Care Centres (ECCCs) with UNICEF and the Gates Foundation -consulting with WHO on the design of the ECCCs -procuring incinerators, ambulances, and waste management equipment in close collaboration with the World Bank

9 UNOPS cooperation with Norwegian partners Infrastructure Assessments Roster/ Personnel Technical Standards In 2013/14, NOREPS enhanced UNOPS emergency response capacity by supporting the development of infrastructure assessment methodology and capacity. Project budget: $2.8 million NOREPS contribution: $ Starum UNOPS has for two years in a row assembled a high level working group at Starum, courtesy of MFA/ Sivilforsvaret Methodology Software / ICT platforms

10 The NOREPS/ Innovation Norway initiative has led to: Providing Camp Solutions Facilitate delivery of Norwegian camp solutions to DPKO and UN system. Facilitate access for Norwegian solutions to humanitarian camps Define skills needed & inform Norwegian NORCAP roster Facilitate access to NORCAP roster Roster/ Human Resources Develop UNOPS guidance on construction of personnel shelters Protective Personnel Shelters Camp Planning & Construction Manual Facilitate overarching planning & construction of camps Define requirements for camp suppliers

11 Key additional areas to strengthen collaboration Procurement The overall procurement volume (goods and services combined) of UN organizations during 2013 was $16.1 billion, from $15.4 billion in 2012 – an increase of 4.6%. UNOPS procurement in 2013 reached over $749 million, representing 4.7% of the total UN procurement (7 th largest in the system). Potential areas to explore for future collaboration Global Procurement Index UN Web Buy Prevention of Fraud & Corruption in Public Procurement Environmental management $749 million worth of goods and services Pharmaceuticals Construction and engineering Source: UN Annual Statistical Report Vehicles and parts Lab equipment and medical devices