MBIPV Project Brief

87. MECM will assign the execution of the project to PTM, and the NSC will endorse theappointment. A National Project Team (NPT) will be set-up to be responsible for the overalloperational and financial management and reporting of the UNDP-GEF funds in accordance withthe rule and regulations for nationally executed project (Figure 5). It will be responsible for thestaffing, planning and implementation of project activities, provide mechanisms and technicalinputs necessary to integrate the results of various activities, ensure satisfactory performance ofthe project members and contractors, and provide official reports to the Project Director and theNSC as needed. It will be based at PTM and will be composed of the Project Leader (CTA),several full-time personnel (financial, administrative and assistance to the program manager) and,four full time national consultants to implement the four components of the MBIPV. Fourinternational experts and local subcontractors will support the NPT when needed to undertake theproject activities.88. Successful project execution will require close cooperation of the above mentioned stakeholders.The executive agency will ensure the delivery of the project outputs and the judicious use of theproject resources. The NPT will be responsible to the implementing agency and provide themechanism and technical inputs necessary to integrate the results of the various activities. It willalso ensure the satisfactory performance of the project members and contractors that will bedirectly involved in the project implementation. Some of the NPT’s tasks include, but not limitedto, the following:• Preparation of work plans, budget, and TORs of trainers, and subcontractors;• Monitoring and evaluation of progress of project activities;• Arranging of regular review meetings and ensure effective coordination of project activities;• Preparation and dissemination of project reports and other information materials;• Maintenance of books and records required for financial record-keeping and internal control;• Submission of timely and accurate financial reports and progress reports to UNDP and NSC.Additionally, the project will also engage:• A market survey agency to undertake market potential and perception study;• A marketing and promotion expert to develop the project promotion and marketing strategy;• A business development consultant to assist in the development of BIPV business models.89. A Project Review Committee (PRC) will be established to provide technical advice and specificrecommendations (if necessary) to improve project impact and implementation to the NPT. PRCwill monitor and evaluate the successful implementation of the project activities and outcomes.The EC will chair the PRC.36