RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits 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 project efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, 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 pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written form to the address below (face to face 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 actually just 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus climate change effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges posed by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial role of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important 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 effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 key component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to boosted 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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment change and its local 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 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between 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 trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.