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 use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer information showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the selection 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 designing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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. More info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus environment change impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. 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 a crucial element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned 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 chance 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 learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research 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 external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness 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 credited 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed fundamentally the very same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.