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 plans to use part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information showing that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection 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 designing and

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

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

environment and develop effective team 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 dispute of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 crucial 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 aimed 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 national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to improving rmi national training council's water security and community strength versus environment modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary 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 important role of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to 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 change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 an essential element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to enhanced my 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, 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 trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.