The overall aim of WP3 is to design the governance structure that is fully adapted to the vision, mission and specific objectives of ARCHE. The specific objective is to develop (a) the governance structure that responds to specific requirements of the ARCHE SRIA, based on lessons from the current JPI CH and similar best practice endeavours; and (b) a detailed management and staffing plan, preparing for the launch of the ARCHE Alliance.

 

Task 3.1: Analysis of previous related experience and other EU Partnerships
Current governance structures of similar initiatives, like European partnerships and Missions, will be analysed and compared to the governance structure and mechanisms of JPI CH following the methodology in section 1.2. Conclusions will be drawn on basic trends observed, and common patterns and solutions given for specific characteristics, as well as their relevance and applicability to ARCHE.

Task 3.2: Requirement analysis
The plans developed for the ARCHE SRIA are used to assess requirements for coordinating programming and implementation of joint actions. Specific aspects to be taken into consideration relate to the interactions with CH/CCS stakeholders and the promotion of capacity building and technology transfer initiatives. The specifications for the ARCHE governance structure are developed from the analysis of these requirements.

Task 3.3: Governance structure for ARCHE
A governance structure meeting the specifications of Task 3.2 will be developed. This comprises preparing the Governance Terms of Reference, in the form of a full organisational plan specifying the functions and mechanisms for strategic, operational and administrative management and the decision-making processes. An outline governance structure will be presented in M18, enabling the staffing exercise (Task 3.4) to be initiated. For each management level, associated roles, responsibilities and position requirements up to the third level of management will also be provided.

Task 3.4: High-level staffing plan
Based on the governance structure, the Consortium will select the best-suited candidates (organisations and people) for each management function. The selection criteria will be defined taking into account management experience and track record. A selection committee will objectively and transparently assess nominations supported by at least three ARCHE partners.