Technical Assistance for project Implementation Consultant the Great North Road (T2) Upgrade project - 2nd phase Beschreibung: The Consultant will be engaged by EIB to assist the Road Development Agency (RDA) in implementing the Great North Road (T2) Upgrade Project. The objective of the contract is to continue the similar services that EIB contracted in June 2020, which are under implementation and are expected to be finalised by 13 June 2025. The objectives of this technical assistance contract are as follows: • Assist RDA in fulfilling its obligations under the EIB loan and relevant grant agreements; • Assist RDA’s Project Implementation Team (PIT) with all activities, including all procurement and contract management required for effective implementation of the Great North Road between Mpika and Chinsali; • Assist RDA in the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP); • Assist RDA in the sensitization of project area inhabitants on communicable diseases, environmental protection and support of gender mainstreaming activities; • Assist RDA with implementing road safety education and awareness programs in communities along the project alignment.