Institutional and Implementation Arrangements
Project Steering Committee
Functions: Provides overall oversight, advice and supports coordination
Chair: Minister or authorized Deputy Minister (MoEW)
Members: MoEW, MoJ, MoE, MoJ, MoH, MoLSP, MoRDPW, Muns, NGOs
Project Coordination Unit
(Under supervision of MoEW)
Functions: Handles day-to-day coordination and management of overall project and administrates GEF grant.
Location: Sofia with substantial physical presence in project sites
Staff: Project Manager, Accountant, Financial Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Database Management Specialist, Technical Experts, Grants Program Officer, Liaison Officers (2), Administrative Assistance, Driver.
Project Coordinators (MoEW)
Functions: Reports to Chair of PSC on project progress.
Members: Head Water Department and Head National Nature Protection Services.
Project Liaison Group
Functions: Facilitates coordination and supports implementation.
Members: Junior Specialists Water Department and National Nature Protection Services, MoEW; National Forestry Board, MoAF.
PHARE Unit (MoEW)
Ruse Business Support Center