Terms of Reference: Project Implementation Support Consultant (PISC) For Rural Connectivity Improvement Project

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Terms of Reference
Project Implementation Support Consultant (PISC)
for
Rural Connectivity Improvement Project
1. Background:
1. The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has applied for financing from
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for improving priority Rural Road Network in Bangladesh.
The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (MLGRDC) acting
through Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) of the Government of Bangladesh
(the Client) has initiated Rural Connectivity Improvement Project which aims to improve about
2,683.2691 kilometres (km) of rural roads by widening and strengthening the existing rural road
infrastructure.
2. The project is proposed to be implemented by LGED through the project management unit
(PMU) set up at the headquarter level. The PMU will be assisted by project implementation unit
(PIU) which will be set up at division level. The contract administration of the civil works is
proposed to be carried out by LGED district/upazila offices.
3. The project will cover five divisions of Bangladesh spanning almost the entire country
except the north eastern part. The project will enhance people’s accessibility to the market thus
creating opportunities for social and economic development apart from increased income. The
project also proposes to enhance the access to basic services, such as for health and education
of the rural population.
4. The five divisions covered are Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur. The
roads to be improved under the project are located in 34 districts, and include improvements of
upazila and union roads. These roads will be improved to paved and climate-resilient standards
to provide all-weather road connectivity between agricultural production areas, growth center
markets, and other parts of the country.
5. The project will have the following outcome: Transport efficiency on project roads
increased. The key outputs include: (i) Rural road conditions between the selected rural
communities, productive agricultural areas, and socio-economic centers improved; and (ii)
Capacity of rural infrastructure agency and road users in project areas enhanced.
2. Objective of the Assignment:
6. The main objective of the project implementation support consultant (PISC) is to support
the PMU, PIUs, the district- and upazila-level officials of LGED to implement the project. Broadly,
the objectives are summarised below:
(i) review, check and if required do the engineering design of rural road infrastructure
works necessary for implementation;
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“1,700 km to be financed under the Rural Connectivity Improvement
Project (RCIP), with balance expected to be financed under ADB additional financing in 2019. The PISC will
support the entire RCIP”.
(ii) assist the PMU/PIUs/district units/upazila units in the preparation and design of
project activities;
(iii) assist and advise the PMU/PIUs/district units/upazila units in all aspects of the
contract administration of civil works;
(iv) assist and advise the PMU/PIUs/district units/upazila units in the supervision of
physical works, including improvement and upgradation of rural roads;
(v) support the PMU/PIUs/district units/upazila units in project planning, monitoring,
reporting and financial management;
(vi) assist the PMU/PIUs/district units/upazila units to develop training programs for
staff and other stakeholders in technical and non-technical areas to improve levels
of competence and build a more community oriented and gender sensitive
approach, adapting climate change, addressing road safety and taking up
participatory approach to performing their duties and responsibilities;
(vii) assist the PMU/PIUs/district units/upazila units develop cooperative linkages and
partnership programs with concerned line agencies and private sector
organizations associated with maximizing benefits to the poor from the
infrastructure investment; and
(viii) assist the PMU/PIUs/district units/upazila units in establishing an asset maintenance
and management system.
3. Project Area
7. The project area is spread over 34 districts in 5 divisions. The division-wise road list along
with the road length is shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Division-wise Road List
1. Dhaka Division
Sl. No. Name of the District Length of Road (km)
1. Faridpur 59.521
2. Gopalgonj 78.405
3. Madaripur 138.672
4. Rajbari 70.67
5. Shariyatpur 47.955
Total 395.223 km
2. Chittagong Division
1. B Baria 70.453
2. Chandpur 40.139
3. Chattogram 91.076
4. Cumilla 94.313
5. Cox’s Bazar 37.954
6. Feni 31.932
7. Laxmipur 37.565
8. Noakhali 55.761
Total 459.193 km
3. Khulna Division
1. Chuadanga 107.700
2. Jashore 201.269
3. Jhenaidah 65.075
4. Kushtia 78.835
5. Magura 53.838
6. Meherpur 13.081
7. Narail 50.499
Total 570.297 km
4. Rajshahi Division
1. Bogura 109.039
2. Chapainawabganj 17.568
3. Joypurhat 34.202
4. Naogaon 103.199
5. Natore 78.460
6. Rajshahi 250.256
Total 592.724 km
5. Rangpur Division
1. Dinajpur 203.741
2. Gaibandha 87.690
3. Kurigram 45.383
4. Lalmonirhat 33.462
5. Nilphamari 101.480
6. Panchagarh 62.566
7. Rangpur 54.129
8. Thakurgaon 77.381
Total 665.832 km
4. Overall Scope of Services
8. The main task of the PISC can be broadly categorized under four heads, namely:
(i) Support/Assist LGED in engineering design and preparation of project specific

safeguard documents.
(ii) Assist in preparation of documents related to procurement of works, goods and
services.
(iii) Assist in supervision of civil works.
(iv) Develop capacity building measures for the client.
9. The PISC team shall work under the PMU’s guidance to ensure completion of tasks
assigned in a professional and time-bound manner.
10. The PISC team’s scope of services shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(i) Assisting LGED in necessary engineering surveys and investigation including

subsoil investigation, hydrological and morphological study, if required for
preparation of detailed engineering report.
(ii) Providing engineering support in designing various components (including road
safety) required for execution of the project, based on surveys and investigations
and detailed engineering drawings. The design and drawings shall be prepared
based on standards of LGED and awareness of latest international practice in rural
road design, including software and formats to be adopted by LGED.
(iii) Assisting in preparation of engineer's estimates and tender documents for
subsequent civil works under the project. The document must have provisions for
road safety for upazila and union roads.
(iv) Assisting the PMU in preparing and implementing project activities, including
planning, scheduling, procuring works, goods and services, setting
methodologies, and training LGED staff for sustainable operations and
maintenance of improved infrastructure, as well as operating the quality control
regime.
(v) Assisting the PMU in planning, monitoring reporting and managing finances,
including project framework techniques for planning, training and financial
monitoring during project implementation.
(vi) Assisting and advising the PMU in all aspects of procurement including,
evaluation of bids/proposals for goods and works, and contract awards.
(vii) Supporting in field supervision of civil works, developing and implementing
procedures for regular on-site checking, quality control, testing and monitoring of
works execution and construction methods.
(viii) Assisting and advising the PMU in administration of contracts.
(ix) Certifying payments to contractors and completion procedures; developing
procedures for laboratory and field tests for materials quality control; support
LGED materials laboratories operation; and certification of quality and work
progress.
(x) Assisting the PMU in planning and implementing land donation scheme, where
applicable, and reporting and documenting such; identifying and reporting
adverse environmental and social impacts by caring out initial environmental
examination and initial social assessment for the subproject; modifying designs
and practices to avoid land acquisition and mitigate the impacts, such as by
preparing and updating environmental management plans (EMPs) and social
mitigating plan; preparing monthly, quarterly and final reports including the draft
project completion report that include a section on safeguards monitoring; and
preparing semi-annual safeguards monitoring reports.
(xi) Assisting the PMU in preparation of overall project management plan, annual
work plan including budget disbursement plan, and in preparing withdrawal
applications to ADB.
(xii) Assisting the PMU in reviewing existing monitoring system and suggesting
improvements on the monitoring system.
(xiii) Assisting the PMU in planning and implementing a training program including
developing training manuals, preparing a training budget, and preparing training
reports; assisting the PMU in preparing and implementing overseas training
program under the project.
(xiv) Assisting the PMU in organizing semi-annual review meetings of the project.
(xv) Preparing a Draft Completion Report at the end of the three-year maintenance
activities of pilot projects. This report shall include, among other requirements, the
traffic related survey on the newly constructed roads, pavement condition report.
The data shall form the basis of future maintenance requirements after completion
of the civil work contracts.
(xvi) Preparing a Final Evaluation Report on the construction and 3-year maintenance
activities.
(xvii) Assisting the PMU in undertaking traffic survey, developing economic profile,
undertaking economic and financial evaluation and all tasks related to a study of
transport economics under the project.
(xviii) Assisting the PMU in implementing the gender action plan including compliance
monitoring; and preparing all social and gender related reports and other technical
report as necessary.
(xix) For smooth implementation of the project, the PISC is expected to perform any
additional tasks/duties identified and assigned by the Project Director.
5. Institutional Arrangements:
11. Procurement of civil works will be executed through National Competitive Bidding. The
Conditions of Contract will be the General Conditions of Contract followed by LGED. The “Project
Manager” will be defined in the contract data, which normally will be the Executive Engineer of
the district under which the project will be executed. The “Project Manager” will have his
Authorized Representative at each upazila level who normally will be the Upazila Engineer of the
project upazila.
12. The PISC will assist the executing agency, LGED, in the implementation of the project.
The Consultant will work directly with LGED and support/assist the Project Director and his team
in the PMU, Deputy Project Directors in PIUs at division level, and Executive Engineers at district
level and in the project areas at the upazila level, in order to achieve the objectives of the project.
6. Duration of the Assignment:
13. The assignment of PISC is expected to commence in Q1 2019 and the services of the
consultant team is required for 24 months during execution and 36 months during the
maintenance period of five packages chosen on pilot basis.
7. Output and Reporting Requirements
14. The consultant’s outputs will include contributions to the project’s milestones, relating to
the expertise of the consultants in the team.
15. The reporting requirements shall be as per Table 2:
Table 2: Reporting Requirements
Sl. Report Frequency Due Period No. of In CD

No. Copies or
Flash
Disk
Within 1 month after
1. Inception Report One time 5 2
commencement date
10th of the month following
2. Monthly Report Monthly 5 2
the reporting month
Every 3 10th of the month following
3. Quarterly Report 5 2
months the reporting quarter.
1 month after the
4. Annual Report Four Times commencement month every 5 2
year
2.5 years after
5. Midterm Report One time 5 2
commencement date
Construction and After completion of
6. Maintenance One time construction plus three years 5 2
Report of maintenance.
Draft Project
At the commencement of
7. Completion One time 5 2
Defects Liability Period.
Report
Project
8. Completion One Time At the end of the assignment. 5 2
Report
16. Inception Report: The report will include the consultant’s proposals of the detailed project
implementation arrangements and the planned activities for different components based on the
initial assessment. The report will also include the detailed work program and approach towards
the assignment.
17. Monthly Report: The consultant will submit a monthly report which must reflect all the
activities undertaken during the month of the reporting period. The report must contain the targets
and achievements.
18. Quarterly Reports: The consultant shall furnish quarterly progress reports on physical
and financial progress and on implementation progress, including achievements and problems
faced, if any, and the measures to overcome the constraints. The quarterly reports shall be factual
and concise with recommendations for the subsequent quarter.
19. Annual Reports: The consultant shall furnish to the ADB and LGED an annual report
covering all activities in the last 12 months. In addition to summarizing key facts and issues
presented in the 4 quarterly reports for the reporting period, the annual report shall include the
Consultant’s views on the strengths and weaknesses of the project implementation arrangements
and remedial actions to be taken if any.
20. Midterm Report: The report will summarize the progress of achieving the physical and
financial targets and DMF indicators. It will recommend actions to fill the gaps, if any. It will also
review the project’s compliance with environment and social requirements.
21. Construction and Maintenance Report: This report will consolidate the annual reports
and focus on issues during implementation of the project. The report shall include, among other
requirements, the traffic related survey on the newly constructed roads, and the Pavement
Condition report.
22. Draft Project Completion Report: This report is to be submitted after completion of
services but within the completion period. This report will include the project performance on
technical and financial components including social and environmental issues.
23. Project Completion Report: The consultant shall prepare a comprehensive completion
report of all components of the project including civil works and consulting services. The report
shall incorporate summaries of the methods of construction, the construction supervision
performed, problems encountered and solutions undertaken thereon and recommendations for
future projects of similar nature to be undertaken by LGED. The report shall also contain final
evaluation report of the construction and maintenance-related aspect for the relevant packages.
24. The Consultant shall include the self-appraisal in the report in compliance with ADB
requirements for project completion report of executing agencies, including detailed data and
information gathered and recorded during the project implementation.
25. Manual for Project Implementation: In addition to the reports mentioned above, the
Consultant shall prepare a manual for administration, supervision and management of the project
and the construction contracts to be implemented. It will serve as a guide and reference to the
various officials in charge of the project management and supervision in discharging their duties
in a smooth and systematic manner.
26. Workshops and Training Sessions:
(i) Seminars/Workshops. The consultant shall conduct for LGED officials semi-annual
seminars/workshops on key aspects of technical capacity improvement and
progress to date. Workshops on social/environmental safeguards and social
inclusion shall be conducted on a need basis.
(ii) Training sessions. The consultant will provide on-the-job training to LGED officials
on a day-to-day basis. Small class room style sessions shall be conducted monthly
or quarterly as needed to supplement the daily trainings. The semi-annual
seminars/workshops will present weaknesses and strengths of LGED officials
identified during these training sessions, and the recommendations and
suggestions from participants shall be used for improving the training methods.
8. STAFFING INPUTS
27. The consulting services will require the experts shown in Table 3 on an intermittent basis
during 60 months, covering 24 months for construction period and 36 months for maintenance
period for Pilot Packages selected for Construction and Maintenance.
Table 3: Required Consulting Services

Nos.
Sl.
Particulars Unit Estimated Man-Month
No.
A. Key Experts (International)
Team Leader cum Senior Rural
1 PM 1 27
Road Specialist
Total for Key Experts (International) 27
B. Key Experts (National)
Deputy Team Leader cum Rural
1 PM 1 60
Road Engineer
2 Contract Management Specialist PM 1 30
3 Senior Safeguard Specialist PM 1 24
4 Structural Engineer PM 1 24
5 Financial Management Specialist PM 1 44
6 Road Safety Specialist PM 1 24
Resident Engineer cum Quality
7 PM 9 216
Control Engineer
Transport Economist/ Benefit
8 Monitoring and Evaluation PM 1 18
Specialist
9 Procurement Specialist PM 1 24
Social Safeguard and Gender
10 PM 3 72
Specialist
11 Environment Specialist PM 5 45
12 Hydrologist PM 1 12
13 Training Specialist PM 1 24
Total Key Experts (National) 27 617
Total for Key Experts 28 644
C. Non-key Experts (National)
1 Assistant Resident Engineer PM 34 1836
2 Field Supervising Engineer PM 60 1764
3 Junior Engineer PM 3 108
4 Training Coordinator PM 1 24
5 Estimator PM 5 156
6 CADD Operator PM 2 24
7 MIS Manager PM 1 60
8 Media Officer PM 1 60
Total for Non-Key Experts 107 4056
Total for all Experts 135 4700
9. Qualification and Experience Requirements of Key Personnel
I. International Position
1. Team Leader cum Project Management Specialist Position at Head

Quarter with PMU, LGED.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with post graduate

degree in transportation/highway/structural/pavement
a) Qualification
engineering.
Contract Management degree will be preferred.
b) Total Professional 20 years in planning, project management and implementation
Experience of rural infrastructure construction and maintenance works.
5 years’ experience as a TL/PM. Experience of road
c) Project-related
construction and maintenance project financed by Multilateral
Experience
Financing Institution will be an added advantage.
d) Overseas/Country Eight years overseas experience is required. Developing
Experience country experience preferred.
II. National Positions
1. Deputy Team Leader/ Rural Road Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Post graduate

a) Qualification
degree in Transportation/Highway/ Structural engineering.
b) Total Professional
20 years
Experience
c) Project-related
10 years’ experience in road sector in Bangladesh
Experience
d) Experience in working
with international Preferred
organizations/ agencies
2. Contract Management Specialist
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant fields.

a) Qualifications Preferable: Post graduate degree in Civil Engineering or other
relevant fields; membership to professional institutions.
10 years
Experience
6 years as contracts specialist in contract administration of
c) Project-related highway or road construction contracts (at least two contracts
Experience administered under FIDIC contract or similar conditions of
contract).
with international org./ Preferred.
agencies
3. Senior Safeguard Specialist
Master’s degree in Social science (Sociology/ Social Work/

Anthropology).
a) Qualifications
Preferable: Post graduate degree in Environment Science or
other relevant fields. Membership of professional institutions.
15 years minimum
Experience
10 years of experience of working in community development
c) Project-related and community awareness projects in linear highway project as
Experience Social Safeguard Specialist. Must be conversant with ADB’s
Safeguard requirement.
with international
Preferred.
organizations/
agencies
4. Structural Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Master’s in Structural

a) Qualification
Engineering.
15 years
Experience
c) Project-related 10 years working experience in design of road, retaining walls,
Experience bridge/culvert and drainage structures.
with international
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
5 Financial Management Specialist
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounts/Commerce/Business

Administration /Chartered Accountant.
a) Qualification
Master’s degree will be preferred.
Professional designation in accounting (e.g., CPA/CA/CMA).
15 years
Experience
5 years of practical experience in the field of rural infrastructure
construction and financing system and accounting/auditing in
Bangladesh. Knowledge of Computer based budgeting and
c) Project-related
accounting packages and direct working experience with rural
Experience
infrastructure implementation project will be an advantage.
Familiar with the financial rules and regulations of the Government
of Bangladesh.
with international Preferred
organizations/ agencies
6 Road Safety Specialist
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

a) Qualification
Master’s degree in Transportation will be preferred.
15 years
Experience
10 years of extensive experience in design and implementation
c) Project-related
of rural road safety in Bangladesh.
Experience
A certified Road Safety Auditor will be preferred.
with organizations/ Preferred
agencies
7 Resident Engineer cum Quality Control Engineer

a) Qualification Post graduate degree in Transportation/Highway/Construction
Management/Construction Material engineering will be preferred.
15 years
Experience
7 years’ experience in road up-gradation and improvement
c) Project-related project as Resident Engineer or 10 years’ experience as
Experience Assistant Resident Engineer in Bangladesh. Knowledge of
country specific specifications with respect to quality control.
with international
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
8 Transport Economist/ Benefit Monitoring and Evaluation

Specialist
a) Qualification Master’s degree in Economics/ Transport Economics/ Finance

15 years
Experience
7 years’ experience in analysing economic aspects of road
c) Project-related project including economic analysis.
Experience Experience in Benefit Monitoring of road projects will be
preferred.
agencies
9 Procurement Specialist
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

a) Qualification
Master’s degree in Procurement will be preferred.
15 years with 5 years in direct procurement related activities.
Experience
8 years’ experience in procurement planning, preparation of bid
documents, tendering, bid evaluation. Training on Public
c) Project-related
Procurement will be an added advantage. Understanding of
Experience
Public Procurement Act-2006 and Public Procurement Rules
2008 of Government of Bangladesh is required.
d) Experience in
working with
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
10 Social Safeguard and Gender Specialist
Master’s degree in Sociology or other relevant field of Social

a) Qualification
Sciences.
b) Total Professional 12 years with 5 years in sociological aspect/ resettlement issues
Experience in a linear project.
6 years’ experience of Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues for
a donor funded project.
5 years of experience in dealing with Safeguard and Gender
c) Project-related
related issues in a linear project as per Government of
Experience
Bangladesh regulations and in accordance with the requirement
of development partner; familiarity with the government system,
profound communication skill with the local stakeholders.
with organizations/ Preferred.
agencies
11 Environment Specialist
Graduate in Civil Engineering/Environmental Science and Post

a) Qualification Graduate degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental
Science or other relevant fields.
b) Total Professional 10 years with 8 years extensive experience in the
Experience implementation of road projects.
c) Project-related 5 years’ experience concerning environmental issues for donor
Experience funded projects.
with international
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
12 Hydrologist
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Water Resources Engineering/

a) Qualification
Hydrology.
15 years
Experience
10 years of extensive experience of design and implementation
c) Project-related
of road in Bangladesh.
Experience
with international
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
13 Training Specialist
Master’s degree in any social science subject, preferably in

a) Qualification
development economics and planning.
10 years
Experience
6 years’ experience in training activities in transport sector and
c) Project-related
specific experience in training in rural infrastructure sector in
Experience
Bangladesh.
with international
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
III. Non-Key Experts (National)
1 Assistant Resident Engineer (A.R.E.)

a) Qualification Post graduate degree in Transportation/Highway will be
preferred.
10 years
Experience
c) Project-related 5 years’ experience in road up-gradation and improvement
Experience projects as A.R.E./ Material Engineer in Bangladesh.
agencies
2. Field Supervising Engineer
Diploma in Civil Engineering

a) Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
8 years for Diploma Engineer/5 years for Bachelor’s degree.
Experience
c) Project-related 5 years as a site engineer or equivalent position on
Experience highway/road projects of similar nature.
with international
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
3. Junior Engineer
a) Qualification Diploma in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
5 years for Diploma Engineer.
Experience
3 years’ experience (Diploma) and no experience (Bachelor’s)
c) Project-related
as a site engineer or equivalent position in development
Experience
projects of similar nature
d) Experience in
working with
international Preferred
organizations/
agencies
4. Training Coordinator
Post-graduate degree in any social science subject, preferably in

e) Qualification
development economics and planning.
f) Total Professional
10 years
Experience
8 years’ experience in training activities in transport sector and
g) Project-related
specific experience in training in rural infrastructure sector in
Experience
Bangladesh.
h) Experience in working
with international
Preferred
organizations/
agencies
5. Estimator
a) Qualification Diploma in civil Engineering

8 years
Experience
c) Project-related
5 years’ experience as an estimator in the relevant field.
Experience
d) Experience in
working with
international Preferred
organizations/
agencies
6. CADD Operator
a) Qualification Diploma in Civil Engineering

3 years
Experience
c) Project-related 2 years as a CADD Operator or equivalent position on
Experience highway/rural road projects of similar nature.
d) Experience in
working with
international Preferred.
organizations/
agencies
7. MIS Manager
a) Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Statistics/Management.

5 years
Experience
3 years’ experience in development projects, especially in
c) Project-related
project processing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Experience
Experience in foreign aided projects will be preferred.
d) Experience in
working with
organizations/
agencies
8. Media Officer
Master’s degree in Communication/Mass media, or relevant

e) Qualification subject with Bachelor’s Degree in
Journalism/IT/Communication/Mass media, or relevant subject.
f) Total Professional
15 years
Experience
8 years’ experience in the mass media development,
g) Project-related
multiplication, graphic design/audio-visual clip design, in
Experience
development sector and related field.
h) Experience in
working with
organizations/
agencies
Position Based Tasks/Responsibility
28. The position-based tasks specified for each of the positions mentioned in Table 3 above
are indicated in the Table 4 below. Consultants should note that the position-based tasks and
responsibilities in Table 4 are only indicative and that the consultant needs to propose its own
working arrangements as a team based on the overall requirements in the TORs.
Table 4: Position-based Tasks/Responsibility (Indicative Only)
Sl.No. Position Tasks/Responsibilities

I. Key International Expert
1. Team Leader (TL) Overall management of PISC team, acting as the Team
Cum Senior Road Leader. The tasks typically include, but are not limited to, the
Specialist following:
 Manage and guide the team of consultants;
 Implement the tasks mentioned in the scope of works of the
project;
 Coordinate and consult with LGED and concerned
stakeholders regularly;
 Monitor the progress of the project in meeting the desired
outcome and outputs;
 Prepare improvement and financing plan for the rural road
construction and maintenance;
 Review and monitor progress of the design and monitoring
framework;
 Monitor the progress on fulfilling loan covenants if any and
advise LGED on any issues;
 Review the standard designs of LGED and suggest any
modifications if required;
 Assess the existing procurement method and strategy and
suggest if any modifications are required;
 Cooperate closely with the Project Director in planning,
coordinating and monitoring project implementation;
 Advise on the preparation of contract specifications in
consultation with the Project Director, in accordance with
Government requirements and Donor's Guidelines;
 Assist the Project Director in the preparation of detailed
budget for all project activities, and in project financial
management control;
 Advise and assist the Project Director in preparing a detailed
project implementation plan and Annual Plans of Operation
which will include training activities, taking account of the
need for timely completion of preparatory tasks, and
improvements and up-grading prior to the monsoon season;
 Advise on any modifications or additions required to
standard designs and technical specifications used by
LGED in order to meet project requirements, and prepare
design standards for innovative activities;
 Prepare and operate a monitoring plan and reporting system
on the performance of planned improvements of roads in the
project area;
 Advise on preparation of standard contract documents,
contract packaging, management of survey and design
consultants, tender evaluation and contract award;
 Assist the Project Director in establishing effective road
improvement planning and implementation procedures in
the project districts, and assist the PMU staff to monitor the
procedures for selection of structures on rural roads under
the project;
 Advise on land donation, if any, and environment
safeguards, and assist the social team in monitoring
participation, gender and development, poverty reduction
and Benefit Monitoring Evaluation (BME) aspects of the
project;
 Advise the relevant specialist on design and conduct of
training programs and orientation curriculum, employing
participatory approaches and manuals for various courses
and workshops in line with the project objectives including
gender & social analysis, resettlement planning,
environmental assessments, environmental management
and climate change adaptation, road safety, and
construction procedures, and other social development
related areas in consultation with the PMU and other team
members;
 Ensure that poverty, social development and gender, as well
as environmental and climate change issues, are integrated
into all training/ orientation programs and courses where
relevant;
 Facilitate in arranging training and orientation programs at
various levels in collaboration with relevant team members;
 Prepare an annual training plan and budget and integrate
the same into the overall annual plan of the project;
 Act as resource person/ facilitator in different training
courses;
 Collect and compile training related data on a gender
desegregated basis;
 Assist the Transport/BME specialist in preparation of the
BME of the project,
 Advise on the coordination of project activities with relevant
units and cells in LGED, and liaise with other development
partners, in order to ensure that the project contributes to
strengthening institutional capability in LGED;
 Identify any actions to be taken to ensure achievement of
the project's objectives, outputs and result;
 Prepare Inception report and other periodic consolidated
Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports, and at the end of the
assignment, prepare consolidated final report;
 Assist with any other project relevant duties as may be
reasonably assigned by the Project Director;
 Assist the Employer in contract administration and
management of the Project and civil work contracts including
monitoring of validity of security deposit made by the
contractor against advances if any;
 Interpret the technical specifications and contract
documents relevant to the project;
 Obtain related approvals from concerned authorities for any
redesign of road realignment, modifications;
 Ensure receipt of requisite insurances as per contract
requirements;
 Review documentations and advance actions for handing
over of site and advise on issuing notice to set the
commencement date;
 Ensure contractor effects and implements Quality Control
System;
 Issue approval to the Contractor's detailed work program,
suggest modifications if any and ensure Contractor’s
compliance with the Program;
 Issue approval to the Contractors’ superintending personnel
with modifications if any;
 Scrutinize and approve Contractors’ construction method
statements;
 Issue finalized or revised “Good for Construction Drawings”
and additional detailed drawings required for the execution
of the work;
 Issue to the Contractor amended alignment plan and profile
drawings based on review of tender drawings and updated
topographic surveys;
 Approve Contractor's working drawings based on setting out
details;
 Approve setting out data for the Works finalized as a result
of ground verification and survey;
 Monitor supervision of all works and ensure proper
supervision as per contract requirement;
 Monitor closely and regularly the progress of work and
advise the Contractor about corrective measures;
 Monitor status of Contractor’s equipment, plant, machinery
installations, housing and medical facilities;
 Direct and/or advise Contractor to avoid and/or reduce the
risk in case of any emergency;
 Advise Contractor in all matters covering safety and care of
work, environmental aspects and labour welfare;
 Verify and recommend, if in order, Contractor's requests for
advance and interim payment certificates;
 Assist Employer in arranging relocation of services as may
be needed;
 Maintain a permanent record of all payments made to the
contractors;
 Approve “as built” drawings;
 Inspect the works on completion of each milestone before
accepting the work and report to the PMU;
 Inspect works at appropriate intervals during Defects
Notification Period and advise the PMU accordingly;
 Ensure that contractors implement and maintain the
environmental monitoring in compliance with the
environmental management plan (EMP) as a part of the civil
work contracts.
II Key National
Experts
1. Deputy Team  Assist the Team Leader (TL) in all his roles and
Leader (DTL)/ Road responsibilities mentioned above.
Engineer  Act as TL during then TL’s absence.
 Act as TL during maintenance of Pilot Road Packages.
2. Contract  Assist TL/DTL in contract management.
Management  Assist the team in resolving contractual issues related to
Specialist Construction and Maintenance.
 Assist in incorporating good practices in future contract
documents.
3. Senior Safeguard  Train and provide guidance to the PMU/PIU and relevant
Specialist LGED staff on principles of social and environment
safeguard issues, GOB policy and ADB Safegaurd Policy
Statement (2009) , and their implications for the project;
 Provide specialist advise and support to the PMU for review
and updating of the community participation framework;
 Oversee the actual implementation of land donation with
MOU through frequent field visits to check on progress and
issues arising, and provide advice to the PMU/PIU on the
implementation of the safeguard policy.
 Train the PMU officials, executive engineers and upazila
engineers based in HQ, districts and Upazila in grievance
procedures and regulations;
 Assist LGED in preparing full land donation plan with MOU,
as required;
 Assist in establishing a system for administering the
grievance procedures;
 Support the BME survey and preparation of BME report by

the Transport/BME Specialist;
 Advise and assist the PMU/PIU and the LGED Executive
Engineers in social aspects of the implementation of the land
donation procedures, including participation by Project
Affected Persons (PAPs);
 Report regularly to the Project Director and the TL/DTL on
the progress of land donation and issues arising, and advise
on actions to address significant problems;
 Support the PMU/PIU to prepare reports on the progress of
land donation which will be submitted to ADB;
 Assist PMU and TL/DTL in preparation of monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual, and annual progress reports, and project
completion report.
 Review the project’s safeguard systems assessment
(PSSA) including the project’s likely positive and negative
environmental impacts and risks, identifying the safeguard
principles; and prepare a matrix on how the environmental
safeguards are triggered by the project;
 Prepare a diagnostic assessment of applicable and relevant
laws, regulations, rules, and procedures for managing and
mitigating the likely impacts of the project (focusing on the
SPS policy principles that are likely to apply to the project);
 Assess the country’s implementation practice, capacity, and
commitment to plan, implement, monitor, and report on the
safeguard measures;
 Assess gaps in safeguard documents and prepare
safeguard related action program to address the identified
weaknesses, including consideration on the need for
capacity strengthening measures;
 Identify measures for monitoring environmental safeguard
systems performance;
 Undertake field monitoring visits to oversee the actions
taken by the contractors in regard to the implementation of
EMP and suggest corrective measures if necessary;
 Assist PMU and TL/DTL in accumulating climate
vulnerability data and information from various national and
if possible from international sources;
 Investigate the current status of climate change, vulnerability
and impacts over the study area and 21nalyse in detail future
climate change projections and scenarios;
 Make detailed investigation of climate change impacts on
the project’s rural roads and prepare the climate resilient
criteria to be incorporated in the road design by considering
future climate change scenarios;
 Review periodically and report on the impact of project
activities on the environment, and determine the nature and
extent of environment impact, if and, caused by the Project;
 Assist in facilitating participatory planning and the
implementation of the initial environment examination
recommendations; their proposed construction technology,
and project implementation plan to identify any potential
adverse impact;
 Identify budget needs to strengthen LGED capacity for
adequate environmental monitoring and management of the
project;
 Assist TL/DTL in reviewing all infrastructure design (climate
resilient structure), their proposed construction technology,
adverse environmental impacts and climate risks;
 Advise and support LGED in building in-house capacity for
the training of LGED staff to carry out initial environmental
examination for its projects, awareness-building of and
motivating stakeholders/beneficiaries on environmental
issues;
 Monitor EMP and prepare compliance progress toward the
expected outcomes, verify monitoring information to identify
adverse environmental impacts, document results, identify
the necessary corrective actions, and reflect them in a
corrective action plan;
 Keep liaison with institutions responsible for climate change
issues in Bangladesh to keep abreast on all information
necessary to assist the TL in planning and designing climate
resilient infrastructure for the project;
 Develop monitoring and guidance tools for climate resilient
improvements of the rural roads including climate resilient
check list;
 Prepare training materials and provide training to the LGED
engineers and stakeholders on environment and climate
change, impacts and adaptation especially for climate
resilient road maintenance;
 Contribute to the training of LGED staff and contractors on
implementation procedures and technical matters related to
environment and climate change compliance;
 Provide inputs into training course for the project as
required;
 Prepare environmental field monitoring report, quarterly,
annual, and midterm progress reports, and project
completion report;
 Other duties as may be identified by the Project Director and
TL/DTL.
4. Structural Engineer  Liaise with the PIU, district and upazila LGED staff and
assist as required in the design of embankment, pavements,
drainage structures and protection works;
 Responsible for all types of design such as for roads,
culverts, drainage structures and protection works;
 Assist PMU and TL in developing standard design and
technical specifications covering climate-resilient and road
safety measures for all project civil works
 Conduct engineering surveys and investigations as required
for preparing designs of civil works under the project;
 Prepare engineering drawings for roads, culverts, drainage
structures and protection works to be executed under the
project;
 Prepare technical design criteria for roads and culverts
specially in embankment design, protection measures, cross
drainage capacity;
 Report all unusual design conditions to the TL and DTLs and
discuss solutions appropriate to the conditions;
 Undertake special designs if necessary where standard
design produced by LGED requires modification;
 Undertake regular field visits to the project districts to
review implementation and supervision of civil works and
contribute to resolving any issues arising;
 Arrange to carry out any necessary changes in design during
the construction period;
 Assist PMU/TL as necessary in all respect of design and
specification;
 In conjunction with PMU check all designs and documents
prepared for the projects;
 Contribute to the training of PMU and LGED district and
Upazila staff on project implementation procedures and
technical matters;
 Provide inputs to developing a training course for the project
as required; and
5. Financial  Work under supervision and guidance of PMU and TL/DTL,
Management provide support and guidance to the PMU and LGED
Specialist financial and accounting staff, including district accounting
staff;
 Develop a monitoring format for monthly progress
monitoring of activities and tasks relevant to financial
management of the project.
 Effectively manage the financial aspects of the project in a
timely and coordinated manner.
 Be responsible for accurately monitoring and reporting
actual and projected expenditures of funds (from
government and ADB sources) on a monthly basis and
quarterly basis.
 Assist PMU to prepare monthly and quarterly financial
statements, and quarterly, semi-annual, and annual
progress reports and completion report.
 Visit district accounting staff periodically for compliance
monitoring of disbursement and accounting requirements
and provide technical support.
 Liaise with representatives of the ADB for the project, as
necessary and directed by the Project Director.
 Assist PMU to prepare annual project financial statements
in the form acceptable to ADB.
 Advise on actions to be taken to mitigate gaps in internal
controls and effectively follow up on actions to be taken.
 Advise on compliance with loan covenants and ensure that
compliance with the covenants is maintained.
 Advise and monitor audit observations, and effectively follow
up and implement audit recommendations for resolving any
audit issue.
 Assist PMU to address issues raised by ADB on audited
project financial statements and effectively follow up on
actions to be taken.
 Ensure adherence to ADB requirements and regulations in
financial reporting and controls.
 Perform any other relevant tasks given by the Project
Director and TL/DTL.
 Provide capacity building support to LGED (including PMU
and district staff of the project).
 Identify training needs of LGED staff, prepare tentative
training program and coordinate with other relevant projects
in preparing training modules, and implement the training
program
 Prepare manuals for conducting continuous financial
training and provide annual financial training to LGED staff
 Ensure that relevant staff of LGED and other offices
understand the differing requirement of the co financiers in
budgeting and disbursing funds
 Advise on the TORs for conducting internal audits
 Assist with any other duties as may reasonably be assigned
by LGED and agreed with the ADB
 Prepare monthly report, quarterly report, annual report in
connection to the financial management of the project’s,
including status of Financial Management Action Plan (in the
Project Administration Manual) and LGED capacity building
support.
 Assist in monitoring of security deposit validity against
advances made to the contractors if any
6. Road Safety  Take stock of the prevailing situation and trends by studying
Specialist accident data and reviewing reports;
 Review the Traffic Safety Plan and the accident statistics of
the project area (district/upazila), and carry out detailed road
traffic safety inspection and design works to meet the project
objectives;
 Assist the TL/DTL in his/her works and carry out the detailed
design and cost estimates for the road safety component;
 Conduct road safety audit/inspection on sample roads (at
least two from each district) and document the issues and
the counter measures (engineering and non-engineering);
 Supervise the road safety works implemented in the project
area and collect impact data following the monitoring data;
 Identify project districts with higher accident rates and
conduct road safety training in that district vigorously;
 Assess the impact of the proposed activities in reducing
accident incidents;
 Provide training and workshops for LGED staff, stakeholder,
beneficiaries, community people, LGls representatives,
vehicle operators and vehicle owner on road safety issues;
 Contribute content on road safety activities, status and
issues to prepare monthly report, quarterly report, annual,
and midterm progress reports, and project completion
report;
 Assist LGED in formulating and applying an LGED-focused
rural road safety policy and action plan;
 Develop and oversee a road accident data management
system for the RMRSU, including defining the data
requirements and collection procedures, and conducting the
initial data analysis;
7. Resident Engineer  Assist the PMU/PIU and TL/DTL in implementation of all
cum Quality Control activities of the project;
Engineer  Assist the PMU/PIU and TL/DTL in the preparation of annual
road improvement plans of operations;
 Assist the PMU/PIU and TL/DTL in planning, coordinating
and monitoring project implementation including preparation
of detailed budgets for all project activities;
 Assist PMU/PIU and TL/DTL to assess, select and prepare
the list of candidate road subprojects for improvement based
on criteria and detailed road condition survey;
 Assist the PMU/PIU and TL/DTL in developing standard
contract documents for the project’s civil works, contract
packaging, preparation of tender/ bidding documents, and
evaluation of tenders for the civil works;
 Oversee and supervise the work of Assistant Resident
Engineer and Field Supervising Engineers (FSEs);
 Oversee and support the engineering survey
(Topographical Survey and Detailed Road Condition
Survey) and data collection for all rural infrastructure
improvement subprojects, including sample site
inspections, and recommend remedial actions to the PMU
where problems arise;
 Assist PMU and TL/DTL in developing standard design and
technical specifications covering climate-resilient and road
safety measures for all the civil works;
 Assist PMU in verifying improvement cost estimates for
selected roads including for climate proofing infrastructure
proposed for improvement;
 Monitor the progress and quality control of the improvement
activities of subprojects administered by LGED District and
Upazila Offices;
 Undertake regular field visits to the project districts to review
implementation and supervision of the civil works, and
 Assist PMU to monitor the progress of land acquisition or
land donation with MOU;
 Guide and oversee the work of Environment/Climate
Change Specialist and check the effectiveness of the
environmental mitigation measures;
 Contribute to the training of PMU, LGED staff (District and
Upazila level) and stakeholders on project implementation
procedures, technical matters, environmental and climate
change matters;
 Assist PMU/PIU and TL/DTL in providing certification of the
due quantity and quality of works based on cross checking
of on-site approvals by the Field Supervising Engineers;
 Inspect the existing LGED laboratories, and define any
additional equipment requirements and improvements in
operational procedures and staffing to meet project needs;
 Define training requirements for LGED laboratory and field
supervision staff on testing and quality control procedures,
including preparation of training materials as necessary;
testing and quality control procedures;
 Monitor and check on a continuous basis, through regular
visits and on-site inspections, the performance of laboratory
and on-site testing, and advise on remedial actions as
needed;
 Provide continuing advisory support, through the LGED
executive engineers and Upazila engineers, to laboratory
and on-site supervision staff, on improvements in quality
control procedures;
 Assist the PMU and the LGED executive engineers in
reviewing and checking site investigations carried out by
others;
 Report regularly to the TL/DTLs on quality control matters,
and identify any critical issues, which require attention;
 Advise on the content and organize training courses where
necessary for LGED district and Upazila staff and for
contractors on construction methods, on-site supervision
and quality control, laboratory testing procedures,
environmental requirements and contract management;
 Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual
and midterm report;
 Assist with any other duties as may be reasonably assigned
by the Project Director.
8 Transport  Confirm traffic volumes and modal mix through traffic
Economist/ Benefit surveys, determine economic and financial parameters, and
Monitoring and assess economic benefits;
Evaluation  Prepare economic profiles of project districts and the
Specialist transport network; advise on the methodology to be used to
determine and verify socio-economic benefits expected from
the project (e.g., definition of road influence areas, bases for
determining increasing yield, analyses of farm-gate pricing
with and without upgraded and maintained infrastructure);
 Estimate the net value from improvement of roads and
facilities on social aspects and agricultural production;
 Assess and quantify detailed costs and benefits of the
project, and prepare economic and financial assessments;
 Undertake a detailed economic and financial evaluation with
sensitivity analysis of the subprojects;
 Prepare item-wise detailed budget of the project, total cost
estimates, and investment plan based on the subproject
design cost estimates in a format acceptable to PMU;
 Monitor benefits of the already implemented subprojects,
assess accrued benefits, and find out constraints, if any, and
suggest remedial measures to be adopted for the upcoming
subprojects.
 Assist in the preparation and determination of economic data
for input into road improvement and upgrading management
systems operated by the LGED, and assist in operation of
the system and examine outputs relative to the project;
 In close cooperation with the PMU, develop, improve or
refine detailed methodologies, data collection instruments
and analytical procedures for monitoring and evaluation
(M&E) of implementation progress in physical and financial
terms, and the overall economic and social impacts of
project investments.
 Plan and supervise the regular collection of data to monitor
and evaluate the effects on traffic and the economic benefits
of road improvement and upgrading;
 Design and manage the conduct of special studies on the
economic and social impacts as may be required;
 Develop detailed methodologies, data collection
instruments, and analytical procedures for monitoring and
evaluation of overall economic and social impacts of project
investments for preparation of the Baseline, Midterm and
Terminal (BME) report;
 Train BME field supervisors and LGED enumerators in data
collection procedures, as required during project
implementation, and carry out the analysis of the BME data
collected;
 Prepare a reporting schedule that facilitates the analysis of
the project development objectives progressively and
implement approved schedule, and reports progress and
any issues of concern;
 Assist the PMU and TL/DTL in preparation of monthly,
quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports, and
completion report;
 Other project related duties as may be identified by the
Project Director and TL.
9. Procurement  Review the procurement plan of the project according to the
Specialist Government of Bangladesh’s procurement thresholds,
procurement methods and approval requirements (prior or
post) in connection with procurement of goods and works
under the project, and advise the PMU on its application;
 Support and advise the PMU in preparing, monitoring and
reporting on their annual procurement plans for works and
goods, and in resolving any significant problems and issues
arising;
 Assist the PMU in the procurement of civil works, equipment
and vehicles, including preparation of specification and
bidding documents, tendering and contract award; and
preparing bid evaluation reports in accordance with ADB’s
procurement requirements;
 Assist the PMU in the preparation of tender and contract
documents for all construction and maintenance civil works,
and in the tendering process, contract award and contract
management and administration, in accordance with the
GOB Public Procurement Rules, 2008;
 Advise the PMU in resolving any significant issues and
problems that arise in procurement and contract
management;
 Prepare training materials and contribute to the training of
relevant LGED staff on procurement and contract
management;
 Support the PMU and TL/DTL in monitoring and reporting on
procurement and contract management;
 Assist TL/DTL and PMU in updating the procurement plan

annually for goods and works, and suggest methods to be
used;
 Assess ongoing procurement reforms including e-
procurement in the country, and feedback from the donor
funded projects on the systemic issues;
 Suggest how the country’s procurement process can be
further strengthened through this project;
 Assist PMU and TL/DTL in preparation of monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual progress reports, and project
completion report;
 Perform other project related duties as may be identified by
the Project Director and TL/DTL.
10. Social Safeguards  Support the PMU to develop and operate monitoring and
and Gender reporting formats for different social aspects of project
Specialist implementation.
 Guide and support PMU on the identification and
involvement of disadvantaged women, the poor and
indigenous communities in the project activities and the
generation of benefits for them.
 Provide support to the PMU in monitoring and reporting on
social aspects of project implementation.
 Generally, provide specialized guidance and support as
required to the PMU staff on other aspects of the Project with
social dimensions such as road safety, land donation and
environmental management and adaptation.
 Support the PMU as required in training initiatives for
capacity development of the poor, women and other
disadvantaged groups.
 Assess the progress on key social issues in project
implementation through regular field visits and inspections,
report to the Project Director and the TL/DTL, and advise on
actions to address significant problems arising.
 Provide guidance in developing policy, programs and
procedures of the project to implement the Gender Action
Plan and enhance contribution to social development;
 Assist the TL/DTL to plan, design, prepare curriculum,
deliver, monitor and evaluate training/orientation program on
gender and social analysis, and support incorporating
gender aspects in the training for the project targeted
participants
 Provide social and gender inputs for all the trainings both at
institution and community levels;
 Ensure implementation and monitoring of Gender Action
Plan;
 Assist in installing a gender-based monitoring system at all
levels in collaboration with the PMU, TL/DTL and Resident-
cum-Quality Control Engineer;
 Undertake and initiate research and analysis of operational
strategies and impact of the project in attaining the goal of
gender, and social development both at project and
community levels;
 Review and if necessary revise the Gender Action Plan;
 Prepare a component-wise annual plan and budget for
gender and development activities, and integrate this in the
overall annual plan of the project;
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual
progress, and project completion reports on social, gender
and poverty aspects;
 Assist the PMU/PIU and TL/DTL in preparation of monthly,
quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress and project
completion reports;
 Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Team
Leader in consultation with the Project Director.
11. Environment  Review ADB SPS 2009, Government of Bangladesh
Specialist applicable environmental laws and regulations, project’s
initial environmental examination report including all
environment checklists included in the DPRs with emphasis
on the individual roads/packages’ likely positive and
negative environmental impacts and risks, identifying the
safeguard principles, and prepare a matrix on how the
environmental safeguards are triggered by the project;
 Assess the country's implementation practice, capacity, and
commitment to plan, implement, monitor, and report on the
safeguard measures;
 Assess environment gaps, if any, prepare safeguard related
action program to address the identified weaknesses,
including consideration on the need for capacity
strengthening measures;
 Identify measures for monitoring environmental safeguard
systems performance;
 Undertake at least semi-annual field monitoring visits to
oversee the actions taken by the contractors in regard to the
implementation of EMP and suggest corrective measures if
necessary;
 During preparation of bidding documents, clearly identify
environmental responsibilities;
 Assist LGED to review the Construction Contractor's
Environmental Program to be prepared by the contractor in
accordance with the EMP, relevant plans and ADB
Environmental Guidelines, and to make recommendations
to LGED regarding any necessary amendments for its
approval;
 Assist LGED to implement the measures identified in the
EMP to include liaisons with concerned agencies to secure
necessary clearances and permits (e.g., tree cutting, utility
shifting, working near irrigation canals);
 Monitor the effectiveness of EMP and negative impacts on
environment caused by the construction works, and provide
technical advice, including a feasible solution, so the LGED
can improve the situation when necessary;
 Prepare bidding documents which include the clauses to
have the Contract comply with the requirements of the EMP
and SPS 2009;
 Assist PMU and TL/DTL for accumulating climate
vulnerability data and information from various national and
if possible from international sources;
 Investigate the current status of the climate change,
vulnerability and impacts over the study area and analyse in
detail future climate change projection and scenario;
 Make detailed investigation of the climate change impacts
on the rural road subprojects and prepare the climate-
resilient criteria to be incorporated in the designs by
considering future climate change;
 Review periodically and report on the impact of project
activities on the environment and determine the nature and
extent of environment impact, if caused by the Project;
 Assist in facilitating participatory planning and the
implementation of the initial environment examination
recommendations; their proposed construction technology,
adverse impact;
 Identify budget needs to strengthen LGED capacity for
adequate environmental monitoring and management of the
project;
 Assist TL/DTL in reviewing all infrastructure design (climate
resilient structure), their proposed construction technology,
adverse environmental impacts and climate risks;
 Advise and support LGED in building in-house capacity for
the training of LGED staff to carry out initial environmental
examination for its projects, awareness-building of and
motivating stakeholders/beneficiaries on environmental
issues;
 Conduct compliance inspections to monitor EMP and
prepare compliance progress toward the expected
outcomes, verify monitoring information to identify adverse
environmental impacts, document results, identify the
necessary corrective actions, and reflect them in a corrective
action plan;
 Keep liaison with institutions responsible for climate change
issues in Bangladesh to keep abreast on all information
necessary for to assist team leader in planning and
designing climate resilient infrastructure for the project;
 Develop monitoring and guidance tools (e.g., self-monitoring
reports) for climate resilient improvement and upgrading of
the rural roads including climate resilient check list;
 Prepare training materials and provide training to the LGED
engineers and stakeholders on environment and climate
change, impacts and adaptation especially for climate
resilient road maintenance;
implementation procedures and technical matters related to
environment and climate change;
 Provide inputs to developing a training course for the project
as required;
 Conduct at least 3 environmental inspections during the
construction phase: (i) First report at pre construction stage,
(ii) Second report after three months of start of construction
or on completion of 25% construction, and (iii) Third report
after seven months of start of construction or on completion
of 75% of construction;
 Prepare environmental field monitoring report, quarterly
report, annual report, midterm report and project completion
reports;
 Support the TL/DTL in preparing the monthly, quarterly,
annual, midterm and project completion reports;
 Perform other duties as may be identified by the Project
Director and TL/DTL.
12. Hydrologist  Develop baseline condition of hydrological features of the
study area, establish the drainage pattern and catchments’
boundaries;
 Review past and present morphological processes, i.e.,
erosion and deposition patterns, flow dynamics and
sediment transport;
 Analyse rainfall-runoff, tide, wave, drainage basin, river
water levels, frequency analysis and establishment of
design flood event of the project area;
 Collect and analyse relevant hydrological data, in
consultation with LGED design cell, and assess the
requirement for additional cross-drainage capacity on
project roads in order to maintain natural drainage;
 Based on analysis of hydrological data, assist the Senior
Design Engineer in establishing technical design criteria for
roads and bridges especially in embankment design,
protection measures, and cross drainage capacity;
 Establish potential areas for erosion of all road alignments
in riverine and wetland areas, and assist in roadside
plantation and turfing program under the project;
 Review climate change scenario and available reports on
climate change and work with Environment cum Climate
Change Specialist in assessment of potential impacts of
climate change and sea level rise;
 Recommend options for improving design criteria of the rural
infrastructures (roads, embankments, bridges, culverts, etc.)
related to hydro-morphological analysis considering climate
change scenarios;
 Provide support to the design engineers to come up with an
improved climate resilient rural infrastructure design;
 Prepare relevant reports on the hydrological and
morphological areas;
 Assist PMU and TL/DTL in preparing the monthly, quarterly,
annual, and mid-term progress reports, and project
completion report;
 Perform any other project related work, as may be advised
by the Project Director and TL/DTL.
13. Training Specialist  Develop training programs for LGED staff and other
stakeholders in technical and non-technical areas to
improve levels of competence and build a more community
oriented and gender sensitive approaches for climate
change adaptation and road safety, and apply a participatory
approach in performing their duties and responsibilities;
 Co-ordinate with different training institute, individual
trainers, agencies of GoB and facilitate in arranging training
programs including in the logistics
 Advise and coordinate with relevant experts in the design
and implementation of basic training programs and
orientation curriculum employing participatory approaches;
compile handbooks and manuals for various courses in line
with the project objectives;
 Ensure that poverty, social development and gender as well
as environmental issues are integrated in formal training
programs and courses where related;
 Assist in Training Needs Assessment: (TNA) of the
representatives and officials of the various stakeholders,
arrange formal training programs at various levels in
collaboration with relevant team members;
 Coordinate the training of PMU, LGED staff (district and
upazila levels) and stakeholders on project implementation
procedures, technical, environmental and climate change
matters;
 Coordinate formal training activities for LGED staff (district
and upazila levels) at the relevant venue and ensure
implementation and monitoring of the training activities;
 Supervise and monitor district- and upazila-level training
programs.
 Act as resource person/facilitator in formal training courses
and work as a trainer in training of trainers (TOT).
 Prepare training program, materials or modules;
 Collect and compile training related data/information;
 Evaluate the effectiveness and assess impact of training
programs with gender and environment perspectives;
 Prepare the monthly, quarterly, annual, and mid-term
training reports at different time to time and final report at
the end of the project;
 Assist PMU and TL on all matters related to training
activities.
III Non-Key National
Experts
1. Assistant Resident  Assist in management and contract administration of the
Engineer assigned project road packages.
 Scrutinize and / or review Contractor’s superintending
personnel and report to TL, on modifications, if any.
 Interact with Employer’s representative at divisions/districts.
 Scrutiny, checking and verification of setting out data
 Carry out supervision of all works as per approved method
statements.
 Examine Contractor's preparation and the completed
position of work as per “request for inspection,” and promptly
advise the contractor.
 Monitor closely and regularly the progress of work and report
to the TL/Employer’s representative at divisions/districts.
 Carry out regular inspection of Contractor's equipment,
plant, machinery, installations, housing and medical
facilities.
 Direct Contractor to carry out works, as may be necessary,
to avoid or reduce the task in case of any emergency.
 Supervise the Contractor on all matters concerning the
safety of works, workmen and environmental aspects and
labour welfare.
 Witness sampling and testing being carried out by staff of
the Contractor and undertake additional audit tests to ensure
quality.
 Monitor and review the test results/ certificates for all
construction materials and/or sources of materials, and
report to TL.
 Examine the requests for advances and monthly statements
of contractors and examine interim payment certificates.
 Assist the Employer in correspondences, arranging
meetings and preparation of details related to the assigned
project road package.
 Maintain a permanent record of all measurements for the
works /quantities to be paid for and payment dates.
 Assist TL in preparing reports.
 Review “as-built” drawings prepared by the Contractor and
maintain record of tests of all data and records.
 Maintain a permanent record of all tests carried out for
monitoring the quality of works.
 Maintain a day-to-day journal recording all events relevant
to the works.
 Assist the PMU/TL in planning, coordinating and monitoring
of project implementation, including preparation of the
annual plans of operations and detailed budgets for all
project activities.
 Undertake transect walk and prepare subproject-wise
Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) if required on a particular
road, with the assistance of the team of consultants and
field-level LGED officials. Thereafter, submit these DPRs to
the TL for submission to the Project Director, for approval of
the ADB;
 Identify project management issues arising from the
monitoring of physical and financial progress, and bring
these to the attention of the Project Director;
 Assist in the development of standard designs and technical
specifications for all the civil works;
 Review detailed engineering designs and bills of quantities,
and evaluate tenders for civil works;
 Undertake regular field visits to all project districts to review
implementation and supervision of the civil works, and
 Prepare procedures for the conduct of regular road surveys
and traffic count surveys on bitumen-surfaced upazila roads
(UZR) and prepare procedures for planning the annual
program of UZR and UNR (Union Roads) for improvement
works under the project;
 Assist the PMU to monitor the progress of land
acquisition/land donation if any, and the application and
effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures;
 Contribute to the training of PMU and LGED district and
upazila staff on project implementation procedures and
technical matters;
 Advise on the establishment of sample on-site checks of the
execution of civil works, and of quality and quantity control,
and provide advice on remedial actions as required;
 Assist with the certification of the due quantity and quality of
all works, based on cross-checking of on-site approvals by
the Field Supervision Engineers;
 Assist the PMU and the executive engineers in identifying
training requirements for LGED district and upazila staff and
for local contractors;
 Advise on the content and organization of training courses
where necessary, and the conduct of training for LGED
district and upazila staff and for local contractors, on
construction methods, on-site supervision and quality
control, laboratory testing procedures, and contract
management;
 Contribute to the preparation of quarterly, annual and mid-
term reports, and participate in regular co-ordination
meetings with project implementation staff; and
by the Project Director and agreed with the ADB.
2. Field Supervising  Assist in preparing the annual district improvement and
Engineer upgrading program for civil works;
 Assist in monitoring the progress of individual contracts and
in taking remedial measures as required;
 Assist in undertaking, guiding, checking and supervising
detailed engineering (topographical, detailed road condition
survey, traffic survey), social, environmental and economic
survey;
 Advise on determining contract package appropriate to
contractors;
 If required, assist in expediting land acquisition/land
donation procedures;
 Monitor on-site material and equipment storage and storage
and handling procedures, and environmental practices, and
advise on remedial measures if necessary;
 Ensure the implementation of the EMP;
 Assist site supervision of all improvement and upgrading
works to ensure that design standards and technical
specifications are achieved, including use of appropriate
construction methods, on-site in the quality control, and
proper checking and measurement of quantities and advise
on remedial actions as required;
 Jointly measure and check with LGED office all works
presented for payment, jointly approve the quantity and
quality of all improvement and upgrading works;
 Contribute to the training of LGED district and upazila staff,
and of contractors in on-site supervision procedures,
construction methods and contract management;
 Identify any issues related to laboratory testing which should
be addressed by the Resident cum Quality Control Engineer;
 Closely work under the instructions of Resident cum Quality
Control Engineer;
 Regularly and promptly report to the Resident cum Quality
Control Engineer;
 Periodically inspect quality control tests of materials and
works;
 Monitor if any grievances have been registered by the
beneficiaries;
 Inform and suggest promptly any relevant information from
the field which will improve the implementation of the project;
 Report regularly to the PMU and TL/DTL and Resident cum
Quality Control Engineer on progress and performance of
civil works, and identify any critical issues which require
attention;
 Perform any other relevant assignments given by the
Project Director and TL/DTL.
3. Junior Engineer  Assist in preparing the annual district improvement and
upgrading program for civil works;
detailed engineering (topographical, detail road condition
surveys;
 Advise on determining contract packages appropriate to
contractors;
annual plans of operations and detailed budgets for all
project activities.
Detailed Project Report (DPR) if required on a particular
road, with the assistance of consultant team members and
field-level LGED officials. Thereafter, submit these DPRs to
the ADB;
 Assist site supervision of all improvement and upgrading
works to ensure that design standards and technical
specifications are achieved, including use of appropriate
construction methods, on-site quality control, and proper
checking and measurement of quantities, and advise on
remedial actions as required;
 Review of detailed engineering designs and bills of
quantities, produced by others, and evaluation of tenders,
for civil works;
presented for payment; jointly approve the quantity and
quality of all improvement and upgrading works;
and contractors in on-site supervision procedures,
be addressed by the Resident cum Quality Control Engineer;
beneficiaries;
 Report regularly to the PMU and TL/ on progress and
performance of civil works, and identify any critical issues
which require attention;
4. Training Coordinator  Advise and coordinate with relevant experts in the design
and implementation of basic training programs and
orientation curriculum employing participatory approaches;
compile handbooks and manuals for various courses in line
with the project objectives;
 Ensure that poverty, social development and gender as well
as environmental issues are integrated in formal training
programs and courses where related;
 Assist in Training Needs Assessment: (TNA) of the
representatives and officials of the various stakeholders,
arrange formal training programs at various levels in
collaboration with relevant team members;
 Coordinate the training of PMU, LGED staff (district and
upazila levels) and stakeholders on project implementation
procedures, technical, environmental and climate change
matters;
 Coordinate formal training activities for LGED staff (district
and upazila levels) at the relevant venue and ensure
implementation and monitoring of the training activities;
 Supervise and monitor district- and upazila-level training
programs.
prepare training program, materials or modules;
 Collect and compile training related data/information;
 Evaluate the effectiveness and assess impact of training
programs with gender and environment perspectives;
 Assist to prepare the monthly, quarterly, annual, and mid-
term training reports at different time to time and final report
at the end of the project;
 Assist PMU and TL on all matters related to training
activities.
5. Estimator  Assist in preparing the annual district improvement program
for civil works;
detailed engineering (topographical, detail road condition
surveys;
 Advise on determining contract package appropriate to
contractors;
annual plans of Operations and detailed budgets for all
project activities.
Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) if required on a particular
road, with the assistance of consultant team members and
field level LGED officials. Thereafter, submit these DPRs to
ADB
 Assist site supervision of all improvement works to ensure
that design standards and technical specifications are
achieved, including use of appropriate construction
methods, on-site quality control, and proper checking, and
measurement of quantities, and advise on remedial actions
as required;
 Review and check cost estimate, bills of quantities,
produced by others, and evaluation of tenders, for civil
works;
presented for payment; jointly approve the quantity and
quality of all improvement works;
and contractors in on-site supervision procedures,
be addressed by the Resident-cum-Quality Control
Engineer;
beneficiaries;
 Report regularly to the PMU and TL/ on progress and
performance of civil works, and identify any critical issues
which require attention;
6. CADD Operator Assist PMU and TL on all matters relating to computer-
aided designs and outputs.
7. MIS Manager  Monitor and assist the PMU in using all the apps and
softwares which will be used under this project;
 Identify core information needs;
 Develop monitoring framework for project outputs and
outcome indicators;
 Prepare a program monitoring and evaluation system
assessment according to the ADB standard format;
 Determine appropriate mechanisms/systems for
independent verification of DMF indicators;
 Seek to determine whether a system is in place for
adequately monitoring and evaluating progress on results
including DMF indicators;
 Assist the Team leader in day-to-day operation of the
project.
8. Media Officer  assist the PMU to manage the public awareness campaign
and implement related activities and prepare printed and
audio-visual materials regarding the project and its
components;
 preparation of publishable reports on different development
activities/input/output/outcome of the project as well as
LGED;
 Assist PMU and TL on all matters related to media and
awareness activities.

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2. Objective of the Assignment:

4. Overall Scope of Services

(i) Support/Assist LGED in engineering design and preparation of project specific

(i) Assisting LGED in necessary engineering surveys and investigation including

6. Duration of the Assignment:

7. Output and Reporting Requirements

Table 2: Reporting Requirements

Sl. Report Frequency Due Period No. of In CD

26. Workshops and Training Sessions:

Table 3: Required Consulting Services

9. Qualification and Experience Requirements of Key Personnel

1. Team Leader cum Project Management Specialist Position at Head

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with post graduate

II. National Positions

1. Deputy Team Leader/ Rural Road Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Post graduate

2. Contract Management Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant fields.

3. Senior Safeguard Specialist

Master’s degree in Social science (Sociology/ Social Work/

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Master’s in Structural

5 Financial Management Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounts/Commerce/Business

6 Road Safety Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

8 Transport Economist/ Benefit Monitoring and Evaluation

a) Qualification Master’s degree in Economics/ Transport Economics/ Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Master’s degree in Sociology or other relevant field of Social

Graduate in Civil Engineering/Environmental Science and Post

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Water Resources Engineering/

Master’s degree in any social science subject, preferably in

III. Non-Key Experts (National)

1 Assistant Resident Engineer (A.R.E.)

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

2. Field Supervising Engineer

Diploma in Civil Engineering

a) Qualification Diploma in Civil Engineering

Post-graduate degree in any social science subject, preferably in

a) Qualification Diploma in civil Engineering

a) Qualification Diploma in Civil Engineering

a) Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Statistics/Management.

Master’s degree in Communication/Mass media, or relevant

Position Based Tasks/Responsibility

Sl.No. Position Tasks/Responsibilities

 Support the BME survey and preparation of BME report by

 Assist TL/DTL and PMU in updating the procurement plan

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