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) cost. It means 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 executing the World Bank-funded task successfully.

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

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide information showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the necessary 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 firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and appropriate 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. Further details can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently taken place 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed 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 ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the challenges positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital 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 vital function of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with 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 environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial 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. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 setup is a crucial component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood 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 job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see 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 neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary 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 task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

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