RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds 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 job effectively.

The task will concentrate 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 abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals will 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 a related 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 procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, marshall-islands.worldplaces.me employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line must 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 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies 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 dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and international 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential role of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals 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 installation is a crucial component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.