RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the profits 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 job efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must provide details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 dispute of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written kind to the address listed below (personally 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 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges positioned by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of ladies 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 vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for extensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 a crucial element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to 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 stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local proficient workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental 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 employment education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after project conclusion. 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 federal government's

commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.