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) expense. It plans to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from 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 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 evaluate and improve the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should supply information showing that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria 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 developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written kind to the address listed below (personally 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 enhances a commitment to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification effects, particularly females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing 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 necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential role of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating 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

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited 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 project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade 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. Appropriate local experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.