RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the profits for consulting services.

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

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 helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply information showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 conflict of interest. More info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training [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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change effects, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. 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 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 job. The setup is an essential component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort 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 supply trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

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 basic education. The project 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 trade education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.