RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

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

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, https://projects.worldbank.org/ etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The criteria for choosing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

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

environment and build reliable group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 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 school 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary 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 females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key 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. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 installation is a crucial component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to enhanced my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.