RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information showing that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection 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 creating and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 actually just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial training was organized 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 safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability against environment change effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants 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 project. The setup is an essential component of the task, matched by support from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to improved 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish 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 remained fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.