RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 examine and boost the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the selection process. The criteria for electing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written kind 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[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 happened 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international development 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During 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 task. The setup is an essential part of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private 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 basically the same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.