RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide info showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people will 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 details can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 intended 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 reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and international 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 duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During 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 project. The setup is a key component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join 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 discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out improved 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 occupation education training system has remained basically the same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.