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 proceeds 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 job efficiently.
The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of employees through certified college certification.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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.
Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 national training council 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change impacts, especially females
and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable 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, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations
throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals
, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited 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 installation is a key part of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important direct experience of the positive impact 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 made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.
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 stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 trade education training system has actually remained essentially the same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.
