RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 assess and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer details showing that they have actually the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability 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, www.usp.ac.fj 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to 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 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important role of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation 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 significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. 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 not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private 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 essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.