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 apply part of the earnings for speaking with 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 assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework 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 boost the skills of employees through recognized college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the selection process. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 just recently taken place 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important function of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs 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 installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a crucial element of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted 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 project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out enhanced my self-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 said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage 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 occupation and technical education system.

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

were not available, hence the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and skills 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 enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually remained basically the exact same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.