Provincial Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Agency (PERRA)

In order to streamline the process of implementation of the reconstruction and rehabilitation in the areas affected by the earthquake of 08 October, 2005 in NWFP, the Government of NWFP established and notify the “District Reconstruction Units (DRUs)” in the affected Districts of Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla and Kohistan. DRUs are autonomous units, headed by Program Managers and are responsible for the planning, coordination, financial management and supervision of all ERRA-funded activities in the districts.

Role of DRUs

	Prepare Annual Work Plans and budgets for the programme activities in the district, and submit to District Reconstruction Advisory Committee (DRAC) for approval in line with the specified schedules and deadlines;
	Submit annual plans, approved by DRAC, to the Provincial Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Agency (PERRA); Prepare working papers for DRAC/PERRA meetings and record minutes;
	Contribute to the PERRA's preparation of working papers for the Provincial Steering Committee;
	Prepare quarterly work plans, on the basis of approved annual plans, in consultation with implementing agencies and get the same approved in quarterly DRAC meetings;
	Implementation of approved plans in an efficient and coordinated manner with due regard to timeliness, efficiency, transparency and equity;
	Assume a leadership role in implementation of programme activities while maintaining a good working relationship with all relevant implementing agencies;
	Hold review meetings with the implementing agencies to review progress and take appropriate corrective actions wherever needed;
	Establish a proper financial management and accounting system for the funds received for programme implementation.
	Ensure that all procurements and contracts are prepared and executed in accordance with the rules and procedures notified by ERRA and PERRA;
	Establish an efficient monitoring and evaluation system and generate quarterly and annual progress reports on specified formats for the information of DRAC, PERRA, Provincial Steering Committee and ERRA;
	Maintain a close liaison with NGOs and civil society organizations involved in reconstruction and rehabilitation activities in the district.

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