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Attributes of a good EIA project manager. good communicator technical competency problem-solver team leader flexibility and willingness to learn able to negotiate planning and budgeting proficiency. Core tasks of EIA project management. understand the issues
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Attributes of a good EIA project manager • good communicator • technical competency • problem-solver • team leader • flexibility and willingness to learn • able to negotiate • planning and budgeting proficiency UNEP Training Resource Manual
Core tasks of EIA project management • understand the issues • define tasks and work programmes • set timelines for delivery • estimate and manage the budget • establish an organisational structure • put together the EIA team • establish and maintain work standards • manage information flow • prepare the EIA report UNEP Training Resource Manual
Key characteristics of an interdisciplinary EIA team • complementary perspectives and expertise • interact together • undertake an integrated approach • common understanding of key impacts • prepare a synthesis report UNEP Training Resource Manual
Factors influencing selection of EIA team • finances available • range of impacts to be studied • expertise and experience • local knowledge • ability to work with others UNEP Training Resource Manual
Attributes of interdisciplinary team members • interpersonal skills • creativity • adaptability • communication skills • organisational aptitude • listening skills • sense of humour • patience UNEP Training Resource Manual
Steps in EIA project scheduling • identify key events • break down project into stages • estimate timing of stages • identify resources required • estimate cash flow UNEP Training Resource Manual
A calendar bar or Gantt chart sets out: • activities to be performed • timelines for completion • events that begin and end each activity • links between the activities • the critical path UNEP Training Resource Manual
Example of project schedule bar chart UNEP Training Resource Manual
Items in an EIA budget include: • labour costs • overheads • travel expenses • capital expenditures • communication and report production costs UNEP Training Resource Manual
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