RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate 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 enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment 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. Intrigued Consultants should offer info demonstrating that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace 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 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged 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 intended to empower females 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 commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties posed by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, 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 champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 an essential element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.