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 means 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will 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

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

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

environment and develop effective 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial training was arranged 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change impacts, particularly women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global development 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties postured by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to deal with the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important 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 modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 job. The setup is an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit boosted 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 understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. 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 competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 professional education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.