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) cost. It means to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 examine and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer information demonstrating that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements for choosing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

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

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, 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 (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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect". 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate modification effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the important function of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. 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 setup is a crucial 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 impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained 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 a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see enhanced 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided 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 abilities training to offer trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop 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 essentially the very same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.