Mission

To lead in foreign-assisted and special projects’ development and resource generation; oversees project management; promotes institutional mainstreaming of learning and innovations.

Functions

The Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service (FASPS) shall oversee, coordinate and facilitate the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the department's foreign assisted and special projects. It shall perform the following tasks:

• Identify, prepare and promote investment project and program proposals for possible foreign and local assistance in coordination with other DENR operating units, appropriate government agencies, including national, regional and international organizations/institutions;
• Prepare a development framework plan, guidelines and strategies for the Department; prioritize programs and/or projects requiring foreign and local assistance; coordinate and/or take the lead in the conduct of feasibility studies and appraisal of project proposals;
• Represent the department and/or provide technical assistance in negotiations for foreign loans/ grant assistance and other forms of assistance for identified priority programs/projects;
• Provide technical assistance and/or staff support in the design, preparation, and facilitation of the implementation and management of foreign assisted and special projects;
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of foreign assisted and special projects, in coordination with representatives of the international community and oversight government agencies;
• Document and disseminate lessons learned, experiences gained, and technologies generated from projects; and perform other functions that may be assigned by higher authority.