RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to apply 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project successfully.

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about 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 creating and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students 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 (consisting of 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. Further details can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line needs to 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties postured by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for extensive security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a crucial element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with 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 guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills 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. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development 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 competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained basically the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.