RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must offer info showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 developing and

executing 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, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line needs to 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against climate modification effects, especially 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 organizations, and global development 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles postured by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the vital 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 crucial problems 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 impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a crucial part of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided 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 geared up to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 two wider assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack 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 unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish 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 very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate 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 link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.