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) cost. It intends 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 job successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 boost the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the selection 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 developing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line ought 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 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged 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 intended 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 national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges posed by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important issues connected 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 change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur 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 attendance, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential 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 said. Throughout the workshop, individuals 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 task. The installation is a crucial component of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

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

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of four parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

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

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.