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) 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 executing the World Bank-funded project successfully.

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

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply information showing that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered 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

carrying out RPL. frameworks, marshall-islands.worldplaces.me policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and construct reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line needs to 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 actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development 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 country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties positioned by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of communities 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 dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

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 discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 project. The installation is a key part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 website go to. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to enhanced my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research 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 external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 occupation education training system has actually remained essentially the same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.