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) cost. It intends to apply 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded task efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate 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 assess and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide information demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection 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. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written type to the address listed below (in person 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 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties postured by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important 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 important function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important 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 climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key part of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see increased my self-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 said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic 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 remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.