The main objectives of the consulting services are to:
(i) Review the preliminary engineering designs for the project roads and prepare detailed 
engineering designs, cost estimates and bid documents suitable for ICB and NCB, if necessary, and 
to assist in the evaluation of bids;
(ii) Cause subcontracts from the main civil works contracts to be left to firms and entities for 
the civil works that can be taken up by local contractors or entities such as the road maintenance 
committees of the community councils by preparing suitable clauses in the bidding documents and 
ensuring their take-up in the evaluation of bidding process;
(iii) function as "the engineer" in administering civil works contracts and ensuring completion of 
construction, and closure of contracts in accordance with the contract provisions;
(iv) assist MRD in carrying out resettlement screening and ensuring that there will be no permanent 
acquisition of land and compliance with the agreed Resettlement Framework and ADB’s Safeguard 
Policy Statement (SPS, 2009); 
(v) Assist the MRD in ensuring that the Project is implemented consistent with the provisions of 
the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and SPS;
(vi) Assist MRD with the updating as necessary and implementing use of its manuals and guidelines 
for project planning, implementation and procurement  and ensuring these are all in-line with ADB 
guidelines on these subjects including preparation of pilot audits and testing audited information 
using external auditors,
(vii) Assist the MRD in the implementation of an HIV/AIDS/sexually transmitted infection (STI) and 
human trafficking awareness and prevention program. Separate consultants will be engaged to support 
this role,
(viii) Assist MRD and contractors to ensure compliance with ADB's environmental guidelines and 
monitor the implementation of mitigation measures,
(ix) Provide on the job training to MRD staff in civil works construction, administration and other 
aspects of professional engineering skills,
(x) Carry out performance monitoring and evaluation of the civil works at mid-term and after 
physical completion