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 profits for speaking with services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide information showing that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the choice process. 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 designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line needs to 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 actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the challenges positioned by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues 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 modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

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

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my 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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 actually remained basically the same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.