RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework 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 enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide information showing that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 conflict of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 females 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 improving RMI's water security and community strength versus environment change impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

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

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues connected 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 environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 job. The installation is a crucial component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental 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 unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task 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 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

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.