Attributes of a good EIA project manager F

Attributes of a good EIA project manager F good communicator F technical competency F problem-solver F team leader F flexibility and willingness to learn F able to negotiate F planning and budgeting proficiency UNEP Training Resource Manual 1

Core tasks of EIA project management F understand the issues F define tasks and work programmes F set timelines for delivery F estimate and manage the budget F establish an organisational structure F put together the EIA team F establish and maintain work standards F manage information flow F prepare the EIA report UNEP Training Resource Manual 2

Key characteristics of an interdisciplinary EIA team F complementary perspectives and expertise F interact together F undertake an integrated approach F common understanding of key impacts F prepare a synthesis report UNEP Training Resource Manual 3

Factors influencing selection of EIA team F finances available F range of impacts to be studied F expertise and experience F local knowledge F ability to work with others UNEP Training Resource Manual 4

Attributes of interdisciplinary team members F interpersonal skills F creativity F adaptability F communication skills F organisational aptitude F listening skills F sense of humour F patience UNEP Training Resource Manual 5

Steps in EIA project scheduling F identify key events F break down project into stages F estimate timing of stages F identify resources required F estimate cash flow UNEP Training Resource Manual 6

A calendar bar or Gantt chart sets out: F activities to be performed F timelines for completion F events that begin and each activity F links between the activities F the critical path UNEP Training Resource Manual 7

Example of project schedule bar chart UNEP Training Resource Manual 8

Items in an EIA budget include: F labour costs F overheads F travel expenses F capital expenditures F communication and report production costs UNEP Training Resource Manual 9

Sample of part of budget preparation Expertise required Ra te of pay ($ per hour) (a) Estimated duration of work (hours) (b) Overhea d multiplier (c ) Total (a)x(b)x( c) $ Noise impac t 1. Inve stigation senior 60 5 2. 5 750 junior 15 20 2. 5 750 60 6 2. 5 900 15 40 2. 5 1500 2. Ana lytica l senior junior 3. Reporting senior junior Soc ial impa ct 1. Inve stigation Princ ipal Senior Junior 2. Ana lytica l 3. Reporting UNEP Training Resource Manual 10