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 use 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 executing the World Bank-funded task successfully.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply info showing that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for choosing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

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

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

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

The subject line needs to 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 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability against environment modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital 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 important role of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to address the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important role of ladies and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with 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 significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation 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 taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor groups.io speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit improved my 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their communities 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 Examines the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities 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 females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch 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 prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained 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 women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished 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 proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 vocational education training system has stayed fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The research 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 developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.