2020-07-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - TNC Project Management Plan

                                                                                                            4.   Any events which may compromise the timing
                                                                                                                 are managed where possible, and any necessary
                                                                                                                 changes to the timeline are negotiated with
                                                                                                                 partners.
                                                                                                            5.   Project management timelines will be reviewed
                                                                                                                 in relation to the impacts on the project as a
                                                                                                                 result of COVID-19, with special consideration
                                                                                                                 given to the likely impacts on community
                                                                                                                 engagement timing and modalities, fundraising
                                                                                                                 and expenditure profiles.
                          Legal risks            Arising from legal and regulatory                  LOW     1.   Contracts TOR be reviewed by TNC’s legal team       LOW
                                                 obligations, including contract risks and                       in accordance with Standard Operating
                                                 litigation brought against TNC                                  Procedures and NSC policies.
                                                                                                            2.   All communications between principal and
                                                                                                                 contractors will be recorded and filed.
                                                                                                            3.   Any conflicts or disputes with contractors first
                                                                                                                 discussed informally to try and resolve issues
                                                                                                                 prior to legal intervention.
                                                                                                            4.   Discuss legal proceedings with TNC leadership
                                                                                                                 team if conflict cannot be resolved.
                          Poor implementation    Includes risks from process problems such          LOW     1.   Develop implementation plans based on lessons       LOW
                                                 as materials, procurement and delivery.                         learnt from other projects and peer reviewed by
                                                                                                                 colleagues and project partners.
                                                                                                            2.   Project Manager to draw upon the resources
                                                                                                                 and expertise in the organization, having worked
                                                                                                                 in shellfish ecosystem restoration in Australia
                                                                                                                 and overseas over the past 15 years.
Financial                 Over budget            Escalation of project costs due to cost           MEDIUM   1.   Base costs on previous comparable projects.         LOW
                                                 estimating accuracy and scope creep.                       2.   Align scope to the contract agreement.
                                                                                                            3.   Closely monitor the budget and review
                                                                                                                 frequently.
                                                                                                            4.   Explore opportunities to advance the project
                                                                                                                 with further attraction of funding.

Personnel                 Injury or death to     Activities that involve field work, diving, use    HIGH    1.   Identify all hazards and risks at early stages of   LOW
                          project staff and      of heavy machinery or marine works may                          planning and complete activity-based risk
                          subcontractors         result in personal harm, injury or death.                       assessments.
                                                                                                            2.   Communicate risks to participants at the start of
                                                                                                                 field work activities.


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