RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to apply part of the profits for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project efficiently.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 enhance the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection process. The requirements for choosing 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

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

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

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

delivered 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 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, https://groups.google.com/ 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate change effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 obligation to come together and work together. As we face the challenges postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

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

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues connected to 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 modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 task. The setup is a key element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit boosted 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and abilities 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very 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 government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.