RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding 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 project efficiently.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of employees through certified college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, 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 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, comprehending its effect 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 function of women and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, 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 task. The setup is an essential part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with 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 a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance 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 stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained essentially the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a committed labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.