RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply info showing that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the selection process. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form to the address below (in person 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 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and global 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, groups.io Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems connected 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 environment change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 task. The installation is a key component of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned 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 revealed her gratitude for the opportunity 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 found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the local examination 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 mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort 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 enhance abilities training to supply trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed basically the same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.