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) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds 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 job effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.

The detailed 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 suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (personally 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 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important training was organized 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global development partners from the rmi national training council 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 national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important role of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a crucial element of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to join 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 found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted my self-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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has remained essentially the exact same after task completion. The 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

commitment to developing a dedicated labour details 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 absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.