RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the earnings 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 job efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must offer information showing that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) job. 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 enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment change effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, www.usp.ac.fj non-governmental organizations, and global development 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key component of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external 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 federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task 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 vocational education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.