RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the choice process. The requirements for choosing 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. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop reliable group relationships with customers and appropriate 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. Additional details can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written type to the address listed 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 -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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties postured by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout 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 joins us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation 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 discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local competent workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of four components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.