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) cost. 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded task successfully.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should supply info showing that they have actually the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements for electing 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

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written form 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 -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 national training council 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus climate modification effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential 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 crucial issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

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

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 installation is a key component of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit 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 appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see enhanced 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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack 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 economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered 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 approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among 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 develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed basically the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.