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) cost. It means to use part of the profits for speaking with 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 project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details demonstrating 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 compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements 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

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working 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 build reliable team 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written type to the address below (personally or by e-mail )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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized 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 intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community durability 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 government agencies, 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. 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 a crucial part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment 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 among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 actually remained essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.