RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and boost the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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 designing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face 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 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment change effects, especially women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods 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 resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial element of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained 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 so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see boosted 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially 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 project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and abilities 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 approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish 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 stayed essentially the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.