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 intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting 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 assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face 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 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 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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital 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 security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, 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 challenges posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

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

The first day of the workshop covered vital problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and examined 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, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation 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 so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to increased my self-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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort 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 improve skills training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

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