Guterres welcomes new acting chief of UN projects services |
The Office serves as the operational arm of the United Nations, specializing in the implementation of projects for the Organization, international financial institutions, governments and other partners around the world.
‘Lift Enhancement’
The development comes after Chief Executive Officer Grete Faremo resigned yesterday.
“It is my great privilege to lead UNOPS. I continue to be proud of the achievements and unprecedented growth of UNOPS over the past eight years,” said Ms. Faremo.
“I hope my decision will allow UNOPS to focus on its important work enhancing the lives of vulnerable people around the world,” she added.
Hard time
In December, Ms. Faremo was appointed Executive Director of UNOPS Sustainable investment in infrastructure and innovation initiative about administrative leave due to an investigation of possible misconduct.
UNOPS eagerly awaits the results of the investigation conducted by the United Nations Office of Internal Monitoring Services (OIOS).
In one declareUNOPS affirmed its commitment to working closely with the Office of the Secretary-General during the transition and said it has begun working on continuity plans to ensure that Faremo’s departure will not affect normal operations. project continuity.
Keep the train on the right track
While the General Secretary debuted a recruitment process – in consultation with the UNOPS Executive Board – to find a successor to Ms. Faremo, Mr. Wandel will take over, effective today.
Most recently acted as UN Special Adviser on ReformThe acting head of UNOPS will be provided with all the support necessary for a smooth transition.
Prior to this appointment, he also served as the appointed Secretary General for COVID-19 Recovery and Response Fund.
Fit for the job
Mr. Wandel has extensive experience working with international organizations focused on management, adaptive change and sustainable development.
He also served as Director of the United Nations Development Program Office for Management Services.
The Danish citizen holds a Master’s degree in political science and government from Aarhus University in Denmark.