volume 8 foreign aided project management manual contents

MANAGEMENT MANUAL VOLUME 8
RHD Specific Job Description – Foreign Aided Project Operations
SJD/FAP/1.2 – Superintending Engineer – PCU Roads or Bridges or PMP
Foreign Aided Project Management Manual – PCU
Approved:
OFFICERS UNDER SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER – PCU
• Project Manager(s) in the Project:
One or more depending on the size of the project, and the agreement between the
development partners and GoB.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICAT IONS:
The post holder shall meet the general requirements of a Superintending Engineer as specified
in the RHD Management Manual Volume 1 and as per recruitment rules and as agreed between
GoB and concerned development partner.
The post holder shall be a minimum graduate in civil engineering and served as a
Superintending Engineer or Project Manager of a foreign aided project for a minimum period of
two years. He should preferably have received training in construction and maintenance
management of roads or bridges.
The post holder shall carryout ot her development functions and the duties and responsibilities
under the revenue post where applicable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to the general responsibilities of the post of Superintending Engineer, as specified in
the RHD Management Manual Volume 1, the specific duties relating to this position are detailed
below:
1. Act as a desk officer (such as World Bank desk, Bridge desk, Periodic Maintenance desk)
and coordinator for technical assistance component of the investment projects and carry
out other duties in the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) as assigned by the Project Director
PCU;
2. Liaise with CE RHD, development partners and officers in the Planning and Maintenance
Wing, Technical Services Wing and Bridge Management Wing in the selection or
identification of projects;
3. Check project documents giving due consideration to the requirements in the Aide-
Memoirs, Public Procurement Rules, standard FAP clauses etc.;
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