RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of workers through certified college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide details showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and relevant 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. Further information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the candidate". 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 fourth

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 ). 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important function of ladies 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 issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 part of the job, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity 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 found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to improved 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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation 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 weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative 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 abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal 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 primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard 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 actually remained fundamentally the same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.