RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends 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 job effectively.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the skills of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply details demonstrating that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and unevoc.unesco.org 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 creating and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address below during office 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 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 actually 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women 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 dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return 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 task. The setup is an essential part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available 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 employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task 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 remained fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.