RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

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

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

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details showing that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and projects.worldbank.org learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written kind to the address listed 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 -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 actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability against environment change impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges posed by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods 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 difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial role of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities 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 a crucial part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project 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 site see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see increased my 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities 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 especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies

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

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish 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 remained basically the exact same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.