RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

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

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and rmimof.com appropriate 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 information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 national training council 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 ). This essential 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability against climate change impacts, especially women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide development 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for thorough security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 a key element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 occupation education training system has actually remained basically the very same after job completion. 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 establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.