RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply info showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about 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 developing and

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

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification effects, especially females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 a crucial part of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence 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 effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 vocational education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.