UNEP Training Resource Manual Topic 12 Slide 1 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 Topic 12 Slide 2 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 Topic 12 Slide 3 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 Topic 12 Slide 4 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 Topic 12 Slide 5 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 Topic 12 Slide 6 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 Topic 12 Slide 7 A calendar bar or Gantt chart sets out: F activities to be performed F timelines for completion F events that begin and end each activity F links between the activities F the critical path

UNEP Training Resource Manual Topic 12 Slide 8 Example of project schedule bar chart

UNEP Training Resource Manual Topic 12 Slide 9 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 Topic 12 Slide 10 Sample of part of budget preparation Reporting senior junior Social impact 1. Investigation Principal Senior Junior 2. Analytical 3. Reporting