RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure 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 enhance the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. 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 designing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be obtained at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 fourth

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

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is an essential component of the project, matched by support 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 community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 first time taking part in such training, and I learned 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 project concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

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

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks 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 improve abilities training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed essentially the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.