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) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework 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 boost the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer information showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the choice process. 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 creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 dispute of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 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 strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus climate modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges postured by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary 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 essential role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important function of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals 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 project. The setup is a key component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer 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 federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited 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 vocational education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.