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) expense. It means to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide information showing that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address below (in person or by email )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 [email protected]: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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital training was organized 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification effects, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties presented by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a key element of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out improved my 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 knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality 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 vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 professional education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.