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 use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure 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 improve the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice 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. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered 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 should 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 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 essential 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 intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change impacts, especially females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international development partners from the rmi national training council 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital function of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 job. The setup is an essential 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 impact of the ACWA task 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 task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out boosted 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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially 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 job 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points 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 government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of four elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.