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 means to use 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 task successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 improve the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements for electing 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 creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and build efficient 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line needs to 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 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 dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength against environment change effects, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of communities 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 addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 project. The installation is a key part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community 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 participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained essentially the exact same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.