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) cost. It intends to use 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 project successfully.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a scenario, only 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment change impacts, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential role of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 installation is a key part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see 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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available 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 employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst 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 standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic 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 fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.