RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded project efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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 developing and

implementing RPL. structures, 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, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective group relationships with clients and relevant 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought to 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 actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females 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 commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus climate change effects, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the challenges posed by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities 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 attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

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

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 an essential component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

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

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, 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 enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.