RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply 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 task effectively.

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply information demonstrating that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the choice 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info 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 kind to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs 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 actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving rmi national training council's water security and community resilience against environment change effects, especially women

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

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate 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 dealt with, worrying the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 project. The installation is a crucial component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and explained 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 found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to improved 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished 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

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 professional education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the very same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.