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 apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The task will focus 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 assess and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build effective team relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating 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

provided in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line should 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 national training council 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required 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 durability against climate modification effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal 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, https://unevoc.unesco.org/countryprofiles/docs/UNESCO_Funding-of-Training_Marshall-Islands.pdf 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions 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 significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 key element of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional 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 external islands. Suitable local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, 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 occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited 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 actually stayed basically the very same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.