RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to use part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more 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). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the selection process. 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 creating and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must 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 fourth

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 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change effects, particularly females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide advancement 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 national training council 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges positioned by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout 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 resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants 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 a key component of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked 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 made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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 two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local skilled workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate 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 information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.