RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply 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 executing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

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

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written form to the address below (personally 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 actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global development partners from the rmi national training council 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential 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 essential function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."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 communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 key part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided 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 better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason 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 initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard 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 vocational education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.