RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information showing that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for choosing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, 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 clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line ought 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 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 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed 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 community strength against climate modification impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges positioned by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital 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 important function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential role of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur 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 presence, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 task. The installation is an essential element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood 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 task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to increased 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional competent workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 improve abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop 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 stayed basically the same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

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