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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project<br><br>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 means to use part of the earnings for consulting services. <br><br><br><br>The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the [https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/d8files/2023-08/ESCAP-2023-RP-Marshall-Islands-National-Investment-Policy-Statement.pdf RMI National Training Council] in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.<br><br><br><br>The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the [https://www.ntcinfo.org/ RMI National Training Council] evaluate and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.<br><br><br><br>The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).<br><br><br><br>The [https://unevoc.unesco.org/countryprofiles/docs/UNESCO_Funding-of-Training_Marshall-Islands.pdf National Training Council] now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details showing that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.<br>Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training <br><br><br>, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.<br><br><br>Have 2-5 years' experience designing and<br><br>carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation<br>skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural <br><br><br>environment and develop reliable group relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"<br><br><br>Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be<br>provided in a written form to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.<br><br>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,<br><br><br>Republic of the Marshall Islands: The 4th<br><br>Women and Youth Training for<br>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([https://www.ntcinfo.org/ rmi national training council] ). This crucial training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the<br><br>Republic of the Marshall Islands([https://unevoc.unesco.org/countryprofiles/docs/UNESCO_Funding-of-Training_Marshall-Islands.pdf rmi national training council] ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment change effects, especially females <br><br><br>and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global advancement partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, [https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-documents/56192/56192-001-iee-en.pdf www.adb.org] 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges postured by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.<br><br><br>RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important function of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.<br><br>The very first day of the workshop covered critical 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 disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations<br><br><br>throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals<br><br><br>, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia<br><br>'s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its<br><br><br> water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.<br><br><br>"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup. <br><br><br>Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate<br><br><br>Fund, with the task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands<br><br><br>. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity 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 trade and technical education system.<br><br><br>These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies<br> were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government<br>of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies<br><br>amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's<br><br>commitment to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.