This Work package relates to the overall Project management activities of the Consortium. It will be supervised by the Project Coordinator (CNRS/INSU) and the Project Manager (CNRS/INSU).

Objectives

 to provide the overall administrative, financial and legal management of the project
 to co-ordinate the technical works of the partners so as to reach the project objectives
 to provide assistance to operational bodies in implementing decisions from the Governing Board
 to provide assistance to the Coordinator in collecting all technical and financial information needed for reporting to the Commission
 to ensure an effective and good flow of information between the Coordinator and partners
 to keep records of all documents produced by partners for internal and external communication.

Description of Work

 Task 5.1: Project management (Task leader: CNRS/INSU)

 Task 5.2: Implementation and maintenance of communication tools (Task leader: CNRS/INSU)

Deliverables

Jan 2006: Project leaflet
Jan 2006: Management plan
March 2006: Plan for using and disseminating knowledge
March 2006: Dedicated website with private and public accesses
March 2007, March 2009: Reports on suggested review of the description of work

Milestones and expected results

Oct 2005: Consortium agreement and contract signed by all partners
Feb 2006: Approval of an operational website by the Consortium

Contacts

Project Manager: Eric Quémerais
Project assistant: Samuel Costantin
Contractual issues: Elisabeth Kohler