RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 enhance the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information showing that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally 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 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience against environment change impacts, especially women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles presented by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."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 stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a key component of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked 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 appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out improved my 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 stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation 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 amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered 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 occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 remained basically the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage 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 connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.