RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project effectively.

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

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer info demonstrating that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and relevant 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office 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 should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 knowledge 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 climate modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global advancement 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 responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary 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 essential role of females and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined 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 an essential element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity 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 learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize 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 evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack 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 joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort 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 supply well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 professional education training system has actually remained essentially the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

commitment to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.