RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals will 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and develop reliable team relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital function of women and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job 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 first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local experienced workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 remained fundamentally the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.