RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 examine and enhance the abilities of workers through certified college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

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

environment and construct reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 details can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address 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 -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 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges positioned by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential 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 necessary function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to join 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 guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit enhanced 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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

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

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 remained basically the exact same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project 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.