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) cost. It means to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 examine and boost the skills of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply details showing that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements for electing 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. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with clients 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 revised 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 must be

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

The subject line should 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 task. The installation is an essential component of the project, matched by support from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join 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 learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local competent personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 improve abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 employment education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a committed labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.