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 intends to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials 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

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal 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 group relationships with clients 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided 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 must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed 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 enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus climate modification effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide advancement 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of women 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 issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity 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 participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor https://projects.worldbank.org/pt/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00327170 speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered 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 vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness 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 partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.