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 intends 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project successfully.

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details showing that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing 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 creating and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training [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 actually just recently occurred 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development 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 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 duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges postured by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 job. The installation is an essential component of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to enhanced 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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

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

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients 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 participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 trade education training system has stayed essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.