RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from 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 effectively.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure 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 improve the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should provide info showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the selection 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

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

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

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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 details can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must 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 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout 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 crucial component of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 professional education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.