The Infrastructure function is responsible for providing strategic, technical and coordination oversight for the planning, design, development and implementation of climate-resilient tourism infrastructure investments under Component 2 of GREAT-TDP, ensuring that infrastructure interventions are appropriately identified and prioritised through the destination planning framework, are technically sound and environmentally and socially sustainable, and are delivered on time, within approved budgets and in accordance with applicable standards, designs, specifications, contractual requirements and World Bank Environmental and Social Standards.
Key functions
- Coordinate and provide technical support to the preparation, review and implementation of Infrastructure Development Plans within the targeted Tourism Development Areas (TDAs), in collaboration with relevant project specialists and stakeholders.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance in the planning, design, costing and preparation of infrastructure projects, ensuring that proposed investments are technically feasible, climate-resilient and aligned with the GREAT-TDP objectives and applicable standards.
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of Component 2 infrastructure activities in collaboration with responsible Government agencies, Local Authorities, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of planned outputs.
- Provide technical support in the administration and management of infrastructure contracts, work packages and deliverables, including monitoring contractor performance, reviewing programmes of work and supporting the certification of progress payments.
- Monitor infrastructure design and construction works to ensure compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, applicable regulations, contractual requirements and the Project Implementation Manual.
- Ensure the integration of climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable and biodiversity-sensitive approaches in infrastructure investments, and coordinate with Environmental and Social Safeguards specialists to promote compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements at project sites.
- Identify, assess and monitor technical, implementation, financial, environmental and operational risks affecting infrastructure activities, and recommend and coordinate appropriate mitigation and corrective measures.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project personnel, implementing agencies, consultants, contractors, Local Authorities and other stakeholders, and facilitate technical meetings, field visits, consultations and other activities necessary for successful infrastructure delivery.