RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use part of the proceeds 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 project successfully.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of workers through certified 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 welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. 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 designing and

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

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[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 actually recently taken place 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured 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, 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 obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential 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 ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 job. The setup is a crucial element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community 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 job 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 site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary 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 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 remained basically the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.