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) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 examine and improve the abilities of employees through recognized 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 invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, https://www.usp.ac.fj/ and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten 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 listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate change effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties postured by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to 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 change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 crucial element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor 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 project coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special 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, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 stayed basically the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

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