RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use 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 successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the skills of workers through accredited college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should supply details showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice process. The requirements 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. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details 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 kind to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )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 4th

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

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate change effects, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance 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 requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial 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. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is an essential element of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point 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 standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

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