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 intends to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job successfully.

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

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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 developing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form 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 -complete 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate modification effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 national training council 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties postured by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods 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 set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out increased 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 wider assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and abilities 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 approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained essentially the same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.