Quality
In line with UNOPS strategic plan the organization strives for external certification of core management functions, processes and personnel - in order to ensure its business practices reflect leading international standards.
This work resulted in UNOPS gaining the prestigious ISO 9001 quality management system certification in June 2011. UNOPS is the first UN organization to have its global quality management systems certified to ISO 9001.
UNOPS has also been awarded the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply’s Certification in Procurement Policies and Procedures. The CIPS certification demonstrates that UNOPS has sound procurement policies, processes and procedures, verified and monitored by an independent body.
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