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 plans to apply 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 project efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the skills of employees through certified college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the choice process. The criteria for choosing 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 creating and

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

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to 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 -complete 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 actually recently happened 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 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 intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment change effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants 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 job. The setup is a crucial element of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job 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 explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out improved 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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity 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 employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 enhance abilities training to offer trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 trade education training system has stayed essentially the very same after project completion. 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 devoted labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.