RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task successfully.

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer information showing that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written form to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate modification impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and global advancement partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.