RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task successfully.

The project 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 assess and improve the skills of employees through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the selection 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 developing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for

Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 task. The setup is an essential component of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 Examines the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities 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 women in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish 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 remained fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.