RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing 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 assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of workers through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and construct efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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. Further information can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 aimed 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 enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 national training council 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 nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges presented by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

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

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned 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 appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit improved 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills 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 particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to 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 private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a committed labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.