To ensure smooth administration of procurement and contracts resulting in timely disbursements of project funds, a Project Administration Service (PAS) team will be formed at PIMU. This team will consist of international - Team Coordinator cum Financial and Procurement Specialist and two national consultants Procurement and Financial Specialist. Initially the PAS Team will be hired as individual consultants. One Administrative Assistant cum Secretary will work as a support staff to PAS. PAS consultants will work under the directives and guidance of Project Director (PD) and will assist in day-to-day operations of contract and financial administration and provide advice and on-the-job training to concerned agencies in accounting.