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 plans to use 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 project efficiently.

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

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

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

environment and build effective team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently happened 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 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 aimed to empower ladies 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 national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and international 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 job. The setup is a key part of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out boosted 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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

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

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 employment education training system has remained basically the exact same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.