RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use 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 job efficiently.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 employees through recognized college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, 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 varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line should 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against climate modification effects, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties posed by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to 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 important function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 installation is a key element of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 enhance skills training to offer trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained basically the very same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.