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 intends to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task effectively.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, usp.ac.fj aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must supply info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. The criteria for electing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address 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 actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods 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 set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to improved 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients 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 going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.