Jan Mattsson

Jan Mattsson

Jan Mattsson is a development professional with over 30 years experience in managing development programs and international organizations. Since joining UNOPS in 2006 as executive director, he has, together with colleagues, passionately pursued “operational excellence for results that matter.” This has been done with a keen eye on core values and principles, especially respect for national ownership and capacities, and transparency and accountability for results. Jan holds a doctoral degree in engineering with a multi-disciplinary thesis on management of technological change based on research in his native Sweden, India and Tanzania.

Latest Articles

Much has been done, but far from enough

Much has been done, but far from enough

over 11 years ago // #SheBuilds the Future: Jan Mattsson

When it comes to empowering women and girls, there's a tendency of talking the talk but not always walking the walk, writes Jan Mattsson, executive director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, in this exclusive guest commentary for She Builds.

Transparency and accountability: A Busan high point

Transparency and accountability: A Busan high point

almost 14 years ago // Year in review

Transparency and accountability were a big deal at the High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon immediately established transparency and accountability as the first principle of effective aid in his opening address to thousands of participants.