RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure 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 boost the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide information showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the selection process. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and www.usp.ac.fj 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 developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group 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 dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line should 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently taken place 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed 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 community resilience versus climate change impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges presented by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 setup is an essential part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch 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 enhance abilities training to supply trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 actually stayed basically the exact same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.