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 intends 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 implementing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The project 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 boost the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide info showing that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the using company for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people shall 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, 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 duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout 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 project. The setup is an essential element of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to improved my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 two wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative 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 improve skills training to offer well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

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 project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained essentially the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.