RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and relevant 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 conflict of interest. More details can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital function of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited 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 an essential part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 abilities training to offer trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually remained basically the same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.