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 use part of the profits 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 effectively.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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 indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information showing that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[email protected]: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 actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 intended 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 enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change effects, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout 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 job. The setup is a key element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join 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 discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"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 offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills 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 especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has remained basically the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.