RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the rmi national training council National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The task 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 evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information showing that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing 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. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[email protected]: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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 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 strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength against environment change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges postured by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 project. The installation is an essential part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity 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 discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out enhanced my self-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 much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited 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 needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has remained basically the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.