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 intends to use part of the profits 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 task efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 boost the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

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 offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide information showing that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the selection process. The requirements 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 designing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the important function of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with 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 environment change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key component of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to boosted my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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 wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed basically the same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.