RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the choice process. The requirements 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

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

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must 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 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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding 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 neighborhood resilience versus environment change impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties postured by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value 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 return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a crucial part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity 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 learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out improved 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.