Final Report Chapter 8 Project Implementation Plan The main functions of E/A will be shown as follows:  To be comprehensively responsible for the project implementation in accordance with a loan agreement;  To coordinate and manage the Project activities;  To establish a monitoring and evaluation system that would track the progress of the Project;  To support the PMU for planning and implementation of project activities technically and financially;  To provide timely feedback on project planning and implementation to PMU;  To monitor the overall progress of the Project; and  To call regular meetings for the duration of the Project, and special meetings should arise when it is necessary. (2) Project Management Unit (PMU) 1) Organization Structure A PMU shall be established within MPT and shall be created in the MPT as a principle entity for the project implementation. PMU is an ad hoc entity to be established for the project implementation. PMU is aimed at enhancing management and monitoring of the project, and be an independent organization to implement the specified project during the limited period. It will be headed and staffed by a Project Director (hereinafter referred as ‘PD’), probably by the General Manager, and creates the project office consisting of the staff members of technical section, management section, and administration section in MPT. PMU shall be tasked with managing and monitoring the day-to-day activities of the project at the field level. The Project Director has a responsibility and authority for overall activities including coordination between sections and construction companies to ensure the progress of the project within the implementation period. PMU will be managed under E/A. Administration section should be included so that function of finance and accounting for ensuring financial resources and smooth payment works, of legal and contract management. Main functions of PMU are shown as follows.  Supervising and monitoring the day-to-day project activities  Preparing project implementation and work plan and reporting the progress of the Project with the assistance of the consultant;  Arranging and supervising construction works  Arranging procurement of goods, works and services for the project  Organizing monitoring and evaluation activities;  Receiving and distributing funds for project activities  Maintaining accounts of the project and arrange audit 8-11