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 means to use part of the earnings 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 task successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 improve the abilities of employees through recognized 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 indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing 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

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 aimed 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 boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles postured by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital 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 essential function of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 job. The setup is a crucial component of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed 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 a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local proficient personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish 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 fundamentally the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.