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) expense. It plans to use part of the profits for speaking with services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 examine and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should supply information demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with customers and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed 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 strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment change effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges posed by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 installation is an essential component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project 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 made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my 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 anticipating 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 impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable regional competent workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished 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

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.