RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply details showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the using company for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group relationships with customers and relevant 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 acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for

Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength against environment change effects, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global advancement 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, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important 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 important role of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the important function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and explained 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 website check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see increased my self-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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort 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 skills training to offer trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Minimal development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed basically the exact same after project completion. The research study advanced 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 establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.