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) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing 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 creating and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and construct efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written kind to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought to 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties posed by environment change, understanding its impact 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 essential role of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 task. The setup is an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available 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 employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task 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 vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.