RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply 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 executing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework 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 boost the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection procedure. 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

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

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of 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 develop effective team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by email )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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving rmi national training council's water security and community durability versus climate change impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and global development 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions 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 importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 a key component of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance 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 discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to improved 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop 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 stayed basically the same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.