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 use part of the earnings 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 job successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 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 facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line must 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, 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 country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

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

The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance 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 return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a crucial part 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 favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, groups.google.com group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses 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. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained basically the same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.