COMPONENT 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Component Overview
This component supports the implementation of the project by coordinating construction and rehabilitation activities, ensuring the efficient disbursement and accountable use of funds, and monitoring progress throughout execution. It provides regular progress updates to stakeholders and ensures that all activities are carried out in compliance with applicable environmental and social standards.
Component Objective
The PIU’s responsibilities will also include: (a) overseeing and directing Project implementation; (b) procuring the services of contractors and managing/supervising construction and rehabilitation works; (c) disbursing funds and ensuring proper use and accounting of funds disbursed; (d) regular reporting to SLASPA, the Government of Saint Lucia and the World Bank on Project implementation; and (e) ensuring compliance of the Project with environmental and social safeguards of the World Bank as well as national environmental laws and regulations.
Component Activities
This section outlines the key activities to be implemented under this component.
Upgrading the project financial management system so that it can facilitate the recording, control, and reporting of project transactions
Hiring an international procurement consultant to support SLASPA at key stages of the procurement process
Annual external audits for the project-related expenditures.