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 intends to use part of the earnings for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.

The task will focus 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 evaluate and boost the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide information showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. 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 developing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and develop efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 fourth

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 important 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 ladies 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 boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see improved my 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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied 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 supply trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after task conclusion. The research study put forward 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 dedicated labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.