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 plans to apply part of the earnings 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 task effectively.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 assess and boost the abilities of workers through certified college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached 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 provide details showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies’ personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 revised November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on dispute of interest. More details can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written type to the address 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!.?.!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 4th

Women and Youth Training forGender 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 ). This crucial training was arranged 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 knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI’s water security and community durability against climate modification effects, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation.”It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges.”This workshop unifies us from different communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We want to stress the essential function of females and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with 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 climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 key element of the task, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

“This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and website check out enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish 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 remained fundamentally the exact same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.