RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details showing that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements for choosing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

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

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )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 dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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, https://unevoc.unesco.org/ 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties postured by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for extensive security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants went to 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 a crucial part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

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

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.