RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only 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 creating and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop reliable team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 dispute of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females 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 strength against environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. 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 went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 professional education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.