RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist 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 evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details demonstrating that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team 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 conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written kind to the address below (in person or www.zoominfo.com 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 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change effects, especially females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide advancement 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 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 work together. As we face the challenges postured by environment modification, 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 females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important function 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 important problems associated with 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 setup is an essential component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

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

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit 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 said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack 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 unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local competent personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.