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 plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply info showing that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written type to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[email protected]: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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized 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 aimed 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 resilience versus climate change effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 national training council 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 country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties posed by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key element of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to join 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 found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local skilled workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily 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 vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed basically the same after project conclusion. 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 committed labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.