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

The consulting services ("the Services") will help 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 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 assess and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer info showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria for electing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written form to the address below (in person or by email )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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment change effects, specifically females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues connected 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 modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key component of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see enhanced 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task 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 employment education training system has remained basically the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might 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 connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.