RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information demonstrating that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build effective team relationships with clients 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 conflict of interest. More info can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. __EXPRESSION__s of interest need to be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and community resilience versus environment change effects, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and global 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties postured by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various communities to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential role of ladies 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 included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing 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 return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 installation 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 firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job 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 found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."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 provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

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 fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish 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 remained essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.