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 profits for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task effectively.

The task 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 examine and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with clients 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 conflict of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". 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 4th

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

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global development partners from the rmi national training council 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 national training council 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles posed by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial part of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out increased 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 stayed essentially the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.