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 apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.

The detailed 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 indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements for choosing 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. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, 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 clients 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. Further information can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 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 strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification effects, especially females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job 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 visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 much better geared up to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs 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 enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.