RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from 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 structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written type to the address below (personally or by e-mail )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 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus climate modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital 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 vital function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential role of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns 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 out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals 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 a crucial part of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct 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 opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 basically the same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.