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) cost. It means to apply part of the earnings for consulting 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 task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 recognized college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected 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 supply information demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered 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

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

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with customers and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided 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 -complete 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus environment change impacts, especially females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and global 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital function of women and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear 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 so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard 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 vocational education training system has remained basically the same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.