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 assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job successfully.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 employees through certified college accreditation.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing 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 varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 conflict of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line ought 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength against climate change effects, especially women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international development partners from the rmi national training council 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential 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 role of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems related 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 effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 job. The installation is a key element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see enhanced my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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. Provides inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed essentially the very same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a committed labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.