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 plans to apply part of the profits 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 job effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer info demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The requirements for electing 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 designing and

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

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written type to the address below (personally 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 a key component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out increased 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has stayed essentially the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.