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 means to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer details showing that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, 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 appropriate 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 dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form to the address listed below (in person 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 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential function of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important 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 modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back 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 setup is a key part of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable 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 sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out improved my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied 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 abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project 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 poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has stayed basically the very same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.