RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

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

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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 creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought to 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 4th

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 ). This important 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change effects, particularly females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

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 conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in 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 needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained basically the very same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.