RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the profits 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 developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details showing that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients 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. Further details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided 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 needs to 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification impacts, especially females

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 companies, groups.io and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected 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 impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for extensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants went to 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 task. The setup is a key part of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered 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 geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers required 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, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has actually remained basically the very same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.