RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply 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 job successfully.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients 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. Further details can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against climate modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

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

The very first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 job. The setup is a crucial component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community 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 discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider assessments- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary 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 job was supply-driven and could 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.