RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use 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 task successfully.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide details showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people shall 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 an associated 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. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training [email protected]: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 essential 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving rmi national training council's water security and community resilience against environment change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues 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 environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 check out served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit boosted 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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 skills training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point 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 credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained essentially the exact same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.