RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing 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, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach 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 tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice 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 developing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, 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 (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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, 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, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges positioned by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary 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 essential role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for extensive security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 an essential part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to improved my 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer 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 private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local proficient workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among 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 project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.