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 intends 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded project efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. 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 creating and

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

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

environment and construct reliable team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written form to the address listed below (personally 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 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 actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability against environment modification effects, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 job. The setup is a key part of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community 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 participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out improved 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment 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 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed 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 employment education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.