RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure 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 enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

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

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line must 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 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required 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 neighborhood resilience against environment modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential 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 role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of women and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals 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 job. The installation is an essential part of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external 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 private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 professional education training system has remained essentially the very same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.