RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the profits for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

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 assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered 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 designing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, understanding its influence 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 essential role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different communities to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential 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. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 setup is a key component of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted 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 said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially 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. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer 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 growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied 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 skills training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.