RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job successfully.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or www.adb.org 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. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 national training council 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 aimed 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 reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate modification effects, especially women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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 nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital function of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs 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 part of the job, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my 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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort 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 enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

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