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 intends to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and boost the abilities of employees through certified college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice process. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line should 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently taken place 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges positioned by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 a crucial component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the chance 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 taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see improved my self-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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private 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 project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.