RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded job successfully.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering 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 more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 creating and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with customers and relevant 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 conflict of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability against environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, ensuring 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 global 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 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 responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different communities to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 a crucial element of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as a valuable direct 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 opportunity 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 found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external 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. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local skilled workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort 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 enhance abilities training to provide well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 employment education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.