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) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds 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 job successfully.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply info showing that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the selection process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

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

environment and build reliable group 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must 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 should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[email protected]: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 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 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 intended 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 strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international development partners from the rmi national training council 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 national training council 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges posed by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial function of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues 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 effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 task. The setup is an essential element of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out increased 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 stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for females 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 progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job 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 remained basically the very same after job conclusion. The research 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 link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.