RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings for speaking with services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure 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 enhance the abilities of employees through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the using company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line needs to 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 important 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 women and youth with the knowledge 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 community strength against climate modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, 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 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 nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential 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 necessary role of women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited 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 job. The installation is a crucial element of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered 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, participants were better geared up to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 trade education training system has actually stayed basically the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.