RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the earnings 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 project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about 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 designing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training [email protected]:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in rmi national training council 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 actually just recently happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties positioned by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital function of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities 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 key part of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between offered 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.