Final Report 2) Chapter 8 Project Implementation Plan Duties and Staffing of PMU PMU should be created in order to ensure a smooth works for ODA loan and project implementation. The composition of PMU likely consists of administration, financial and technical sections. It will be effective to employ expert or specialized consultants in order to enhance the ODA procedure smoothly. PMU generally consists of project manager, engineering manager, technical engineers, procurement manager, financial manager, administration manager, and accountants. Project Director (PD) should have responsibility and authority of all activities such as planning, coordination between sections, its management and so on. Also PD should have an authority to coordinate private companies and supervise financial and accounting section of PMU as well in order to secure sufficient financial resources and appropriate payment for smooth construction works. The following staffing for PMU is recommended. The duty of PD may be taken by General Manager and that of project manager may be played by Deputy General Manager. It is desirable that these personnel is appointed from MPT from the viewpoint of capacity development of staff members and synergy effects. The number of persons are not necessarily limited to Table 8.1-5, are just indication. Figure 8.1-3 shows the organizational structure of the PMU. Head of PMU (Project Director) General Manager Project Manager Dy. General Manager Technical Division Process Management Division Finance & Administration Division Five Technical Dep’t Works & Inspection Dep’t Accounts & Admin Dep’t Figure 8.1-3 Proposed Organization of PMU 8-12