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 assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply details showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". 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 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies 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 improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, 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 country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to 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 change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial element of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with 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 found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see enhanced 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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.