RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds 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 successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 enhance the skills of employees through recognized college certification.

The in-depth 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 suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

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

environment and build effective group relationships with customers 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 dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written form to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect". 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital training was arranged 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety 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 durability versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial role of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation 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 importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a key element of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and abilities 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task 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 vocational education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after task completion. 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

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.