This award supports the UN verification and inspection mechanism (UNVIM).

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (CFDA 19.600) awarded a $5 million Project Grant to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on October 1, 2025, to support the UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM) in Djibouti through October 1, 2027. UNVIM provides independent verification and inspection services that support diplomatic oversight and compliance monitoring initiatives in the Middle East and North Africa region, advancing U.S. foreign assistance objectives through the Department of State.

As an international implementation partner with specialized expertise in complex project management, UNOPS will leverage its infrastructure and operational capabilities to deliver UNVIM verification and inspection services on behalf of the United Nations. This award reflects the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs' strategic use of grant funding to support international mechanisms that promote regional stability and advance U.S. diplomatic interests in the MENA region.