DPDS is providing services to assist following activities:
Updating overall Results Framework and the Project Logical Frameworks: The comprehensive improvement of the frameworks done in collaboration with the PIUs, the D&S Consultants and the World Bank, thus facilitating the attainment of consensus and promoting ownership of the Results Framework and Logical Frameworks.
Development of comprehensive M&E framework: Developed three main components: (i) refined results framework and project components’ logical frameworks; (ii) matrices to track the M&E framework; and (iii) description/explanation of the M&E framework.
Development of baselines for the key indicators: M&E Consultant establish baseline status of indicators for assessment of the project outcome and impact.
Tracking key indicators during project implementation: To facilitate and for consistency in monitoring, data collection and analysis; appropriate methods, tools, formats/tables, and data collection and analytical procedures developed by the M&E Consultants in cooperation with PIUs and the D&S Consultant.
Carrying out process & progress monitoring of the Project: M&E consultant also carry out the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes underlying the design and implementation of the project component with project inputs, outputs and outcomes. The design, establishment and procedures for the implementation of process monitoring will be included in the Detailed M&E Framework/Strategy Report.
Strengthen the Capacity of the Project Implementing Agencies, Including the PIU, to Monitor Project Impacts: The Consultant will carry out training programs for the officials of LGED, DPHE and other stakeholders. DPDS will conduct the training program with the support of PIU training budget.
Recommending appropriate corrective actions and recommendations: The M&E Consultant continuously analyze the results and findings of: (i) M&E of project inputs, outputs and outcomes (through their indicators) relative to their respective baseline status and targets; and (ii) process and progress monitoring specifically of adherence to the prescribed processes, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes. Based on the analysis, the Consultant will provide PIUs, the D&S Consultant and the WB with feedback and recommendations that will enable decision makers to take timely corrective actions to: (a) ensure and maintain satisfactory implementation progress; and (b) ensure timely and satisfactory achievement of outputs and expected outcomes and the overall development objective of the project.
Supervision of the implementation and compliance of the ESMF/RPF: ESMF/RPF review and supervision address two questions: (i) implementation: what beneficial and/or adverse impacts is having on the society and the environment by the Project implementation, and (ii) compliance: is the Project complying with relevant social and environmental management policies, laws, guidelines, and procedures of the Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank. ESMF implementation/compliance supervision will commence with a review of the ESMF and following up of the compliance of the SMPs and EMPs to ensure that all required elements are present and up to date. Preparation and Submission of Reports: The M&E Consultant prepare and submit reports that will include outputs from the above-mentioned M&E activities/tasks in accordance with the reporting requirement specified in the ToR.
