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) expense. It intends to use 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 task efficiently.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people shall 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 designing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 recently taken place 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) 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 commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment change impacts, particularly women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles positioned by environment change, comprehending its impact 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 ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants visited 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 project. The installation is an essential component of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with 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 discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage 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 growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Thus, 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 prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.