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) expense. It plans to use part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection 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 developing and

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

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

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line needs 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: adb.org The fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus environment change effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 national training council 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key component of the task, matched by support 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 revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Examines the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained essentially the very same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.