The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

30 years of action

Delivering practical solutions where needs are greatest since 1995.

For 30 years, UNOPS has been a driving force in delivering practical solutions to the world's most pressing challenges – making projects happen and responding where needs are greatest.

A word from our Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva

Working hand-in-hand with the UN family, governments and partners, we have helped respond to critical humanitarian and development needs – to promote peace and prosperity, advance equality, accelerate climate action and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

From building essential infrastructure to procuring vital supplies and managing complex projects, funds and programmes, we have helped build more sustainable, inclusive and resilient communities around the world.

2025 marks UNOPS 30th anniversary. As we reflect on the impact of our work – across humanitarian, development and peace operations – we recommit to helping tackle the immense challenges of today and ahead – collectively and at scale.

Now more than ever, we are committed to action – for people and the planet.

For three decades, across development, peace and humanitarian operations, UNOPS has provided practical solutions to help ensure that the work of the United Nations is carried out efficiently, effectively and sustainably. As UNOPS marks its 30th anniversary, I salute all its personnel around the world – past and present – for their tireless dedication to the United Nations’ mission of peace, prosperity and dignity for all.

António Guterres - UN Secretary-General

Our leadership over time

Our leadership over time

Learn about our Executive Directors who have driven UNOPS commitment to delivering solutions and results where needs have been greatest.

  • Jorge Moreira da Silva

    April 2023 - present

  • Jens Wandel (Acting)

    May 2022 - April 2023

  • Grete Faremo

    August 2014 - May 2022

  • Jan Mattsson

    June 2006 - June 2014

  • Gilberto Flores (Interim)

    November 2005 - June 2006

  • Nigel Fisher

    August 2003 - October 2005

  • Gerald Walzer (Interim)

    February 2003 - August 2003

  • Reinhart Helmke

    January 1995 - January 2003


For people and the planet

For people and the planet

As we move forward, we are committed to action – providing practical solutions to address global challenges.

Practical solutions: UNOPS rebrands to mark 30th anniversary

To celebrate UNOPS 30th anniversary and highlight the urgent global call for action, UNOPS is rebranding to focus on what it does best – providing practical solutions where needs are greatest.