RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use 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 executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people 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 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 procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, 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 pertinent 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. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line should 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 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 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges postured by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential 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 vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 project. The installation is a crucial element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community 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 project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.