RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 examine and enhance the abilities of employees through recognized 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 people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

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

environment and construct effective group relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )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. Further information can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )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[email protected]: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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

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

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, 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 national training council 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 work together. As we face the challenges positioned by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital function of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues 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 impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial 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 stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out 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 job. The installation is a crucial part of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join 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 check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local skilled workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic 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 essentially the very same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.