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) expense. It plans to apply 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 executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

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

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply information showing that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person 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 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women 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 commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related 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 out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 project. The setup is a crucial part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

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

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to 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 much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in 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 private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained basically the very same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.