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) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide details showing that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the selection 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 creating and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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. Additional info can be obtained at the address 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 (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."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 communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants 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 installation is a crucial part of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied 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 provide trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 trade education training system has actually remained fundamentally the exact same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.