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) expense. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, 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 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 dispute of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written type to the address listed below (personally 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 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 actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed 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 neighborhood resilience versus environment change impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with 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 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 aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for detailed defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out enhanced my self-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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack 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 unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

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 standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.