RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

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

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 examine and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply info showing that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address below throughout 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 needs to 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 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 school 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges positioned by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving 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 women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."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 stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 job. The setup is a crucial part of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out boosted my self-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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

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

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 supply well-trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 vocational education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.