United Nations Office for Project Services
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The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the UN system that helps partners implement peace and security, humanitarian, and development work. With a regional presence in Dubai, it provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure services that turn international commitments into results on the ground. Its work supports governments, UN agencies, and other partners in building more sustainable and resilient communities.
Mission
To help partners across the United Nations system and beyond deliver peace, humanitarian, and sustainable development projects effectively.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) was established in 1973 as part of the UN Development Programme and became an independent, self-financing UN entity in 1995. It provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to UN agencies, governments, …
How it stacks up against peers
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GiveRadar's verified records show United Nations Office for Project Services with a partial profile.
- Established in 1973, it predates 93% of the charities in the UAE GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
- Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 103 charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
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- a contact email
- a donation page
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- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
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Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited Nations Office for Project Services is an international nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
United Nations Office for Project Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in UAE is 36/100.
United Nations Office for Project Services is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
United Nations Office for Project Services is classified as an International organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
United Nations Office for Project Services is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the UN system that helps partners implement peace and security, humanitarian, and development work. With a regional presence in Dubai, it provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure services that turn international commitments into results on the ground. Its work supports governments, UN agencies, and other partners in building more sustainable and resilient communities. United Nations Office for Project Services is an international organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1973.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
United Nations Office for Project Services is listed in United Arab Emirates. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
United Nations Office for Project Services is listed in United Arab Emirates. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1973
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about United Nations Office for Project Services
- What is United Nations Office for Project Services?
- United Nations Office for Project Services is a international non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the UN system that helps partners implement peace and security, humanitarian, and development work. With a regional presence in Dubai, it provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure services that turn international commitments into results on the ground. Its work supports governments, UN agencies, and other partners in building more sustainable and resilient communities.
- When was United Nations Office for Project Services founded?
- United Nations Office for Project Services was founded in 1973.
- Where is United Nations Office for Project Services located?
- Headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The charity operates in 11 countries.
- Is United Nations Office for Project Services trustworthy?
- United Nations Office for Project Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is United Nations Office for Project Services's website?
- http://www.unops.org/
- Are donations to United Nations Office for Project Services tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.