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) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of workers through recognized college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements 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 creating and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written form to the address below (personally 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

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

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the vital function of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined 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 component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."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 provided 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 better equipped to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task 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 employment education training system has stayed essentially the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.