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) cost. It plans 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 project effectively.

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

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect 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 assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed 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 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 recently taken place 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 needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with 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 out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 an essential component of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out enhanced 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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained 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 going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 employment education training system has stayed basically the exact same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

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