RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the profits for consulting 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 focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice process. The requirements 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 creating and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and appropriate 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. More info can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written type to the address 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!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org: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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving rmi national training council's water security and community strength against environment modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, 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 national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout 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 dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns 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 impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods 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 task. The installation is an essential element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed 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 first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in 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 employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 remained fundamentally the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.