RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer information showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the choice process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

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

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, 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 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person 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 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 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 females 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 dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 task. The setup is a crucial part of the task, complemented by support from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see boosted 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local examination 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 largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad 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 project was supply-driven and could 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 actually stayed essentially the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.