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) cost. 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 accreditation.

The detailed 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 show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written form to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 actually 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 arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. 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 strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change impacts, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from 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 country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical problems 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 change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable direct 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

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

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved 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 primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project 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 trade education training system has actually stayed basically the same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.