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 intends to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The criteria 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

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

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (face to face 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 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 aimed to empower females 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 community strength against climate modification effects, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles presented by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the important function of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems 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 climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined 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 job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary 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 project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed basically the exact same after project conclusion. The research study put forward 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 developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.