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) expense. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 examine and boost the abilities of employees 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 people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details showing that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the selection process. The requirements 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 designing and

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

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

environment and develop reliable group relationships with clients and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written kind to the address 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 -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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the challenges posed by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important 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 important function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential function of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important 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 impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."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 communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 setup is an essential element of the job, complemented by support from Australia

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

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help 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 increased 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited 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 needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed essentially the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.