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) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings 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 successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements 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 designing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against climate modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed 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 check out functioned as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit 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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact 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. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local 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 mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project 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 getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.