RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job successfully.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at 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 comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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 conflict of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line should 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital 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 effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop 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 actually remained essentially the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.