support services, including: ⢠Large-scale procurement activities, such as the printing of forms and lease or purchase
Census and elections Operational excellence for results that matter
Census and elections Project management and field implementation expertise make UNOPS an experienced partner for organizations or governments planning to conduct or support census and elections. UNOPS has a proven track record in delivering the services that underpin successful census and elections projects, including procurement of goods, logistics, recruitment and administration of support personnel, infrastructure support, support to electoral observer missions and related development of national implementation capacity.
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Large-scale procurement activities, such as the printing of forms and lease or purchase of equipment, including computers, temporary office space, communication apparatus, vehicles and new technologies in accordance with public sector standards
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Identification and management of field workers and headquarters staff, including vetting, selection, recruitment, training and payment, as well as support to establish or enhance administrative systems for recruitment and payment
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Infrastructure, for example the development of new sites such as data processing centres, the renovation of offices or the arranging of temporary leases
UNOPS works according to the guidelines promulgated by the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) – the highest authority of the global statistical system – and under the qualitative oversight and coordination of the United Nations Statistics Division.
Sudan
Training census staff in Sudan on behalf of the Sudan MultiDonor Trust Fund and the World Bank
Census A national census is a complex and wide-ranging task that creates many logistical and administrative challenges, especially in countries recovering from conflict or natural disasters. UNOPS has a proven track record in delivering services for successful census operations, and always works according to United Nations guidelines. UNOPS is a strong and experienced partner for organizations or governments planning to conduct a national census - a complex and wide-ranging task that creates many logistical and administrative challenges, especially in countries recovering from conflict or natural disasters. UNOPS has experience delivering a wide range of census support services, including:
In 2007, the Sudan Multi-Donor Trust Fund, administered by the World Bank, employed UNOPS to procure and deliver essential services to support the $70 million census operation in Sudan that followed the conclusion of years of war. Faced with immense logistical challenges, UNOPS provided the operations and logistical planning, construction of logistical offices and procurement of equipment, including boats and vehicles to reach remote villages. It also provided training to local staff in the use and maintenance of equipment as well as project and operations support processes. The census is expected to provide benchmarks for development planning and monitoring, and detailed information for the national elections.
Elections Since 1999 UNOPS has supported elections in 15 countries spanning four continents. Recent experience includes Afghanistan, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti and Iraq.
UNOPS HQ P.O Box 2695 2100 Copenhagen Denmark
Tel: +45 3546 7000 Fax: +45 3546 7501
[email protected] www.unops.org
Operational excellence for results that matter
Voter education about the importance of the targeting women in Thi-Qar Governorate in southern Iraq Conducting elections in peacebuilding settings represents a vast logistical challenge. Through its expertise in project management and procurement UNOPS has played a crucial role in supporting free and fair elections across the globe, facilitating the transition to democracy and boosting transparency in the public sector. UNOPS works closely with national authorities, United Nations partners, and other stakeholders to ensure credibility and transparency. Where appropriate, UNOPS operates under the guidance of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (DPA) Electoral Assistance Division (EAD), which coordinates election support to Member States. UNOPS has experience delivering a wide range of census support services, including:
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Infrastructure and equipment - All elections require critical infrastructure, equipment, and communication networks. UNOPS can identify, construct or renovate election offices, counting and media centres, and warehouses. UNOPS procures and installs necessary office equipment and communications networks, and provides fleet management services. Electoral operation support - Elections involve voter registration, voter education, the electoral campaign, Election Day voting operations, results verification, and post-election activities. UNOPS can tailor operational support services to local requirements for all phases.
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Staff recruitment, payroll management and training services - Numerous temporary electoral staff are involved in registration and polling exercises. Associated personnel, such as security forces, often require electionspecific training. UNOPS provides a framework for vetting, recruiting, paying and training electoral staff.
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Support to electoral observers - The transparency of election procedures can reinforce their credibility. UNOPS can provide logistical and information support for deployment and coordination of national and international electoral observation missions. UNOPS can also facilitate observer accreditation in accordance with electoral authority procedures.
Iraqi Elections 2009 In January 2009, Iraqis went to the polls for provincial elections, an event marked by more registered voters than in the previous elections, a 51 per cent turnout, and a low rate of invalid ballots. Throughout 2008 UNOPS had assisted the democratic transition by providing support to the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq (IHEC). The UNDG Iraq Trust Fund asked UNOPS to implement the electoral education campaign with support from the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. In 2008 the Campaign gave financial and technical support to 75 Iraqi Civil Society Organizations and grassroots electoral education activities that reached more than 200,000 citizens across the country. In the run-up to Election Day the campaign organized 100 ‘opinion leaders sessions’ across the country, informing communities about the importance of elections.
UNOPS advantages UNOPS operates as a fully self-financed provider of implementation services. This prompts efficiency and financial discipline. As a not-for-profit organization it is motivated only to meet the expectations of partners During periods of conflict or crisis UNOPS maintains a physical presence on the ground and promotes the ownership and engagement of governments and local communities.
UNOPS HQ P.O Box 2695 2100 Copenhagen Denmark
Tel: +45 3546 7000 Fax: +45 3546 7501
[email protected] www.unops.org
