RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information demonstrating that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people 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 an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 info can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail )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 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against climate modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global advancement 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary 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 necessary function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of females and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the task, 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 job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 discovered so much 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 concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional proficient personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point 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 partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.