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 means to use part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must provide details showing that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice procedure. 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 creating and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written kind to the address below (face to face 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 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) project. 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 national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and community durability versus climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties postured by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness 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 importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 element of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained 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 a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence 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 economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish 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 remained essentially the exact same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.