RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements for electing 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 creating and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients and relevant 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During 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 job. The installation is an essential component of the job, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance 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 taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out enhanced my self-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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack 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 unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied 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 provide well-trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually remained basically the exact same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.