RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 assess and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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 creating and

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

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

environment and develop efficient 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must 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 Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and groups.google.com 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood strength against climate modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development partners from the rmi national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 job. The installation is an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see boosted my self-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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task 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 weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.