RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 assess and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer information showing that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and construct effective 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by email )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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently happened 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding 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 boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and global advancement 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see boosted my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment 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 employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort 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 skills training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. 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 enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, 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 proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited 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 needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after task conclusion. The research 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 connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.