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 apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details showing that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people 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 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

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including 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 reliable group relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail )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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently occurred 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) project. 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 boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of females 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 important concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a crucial component of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

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

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided 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 enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 professional education training system has remained basically the exact same after task 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 government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.