trainrunningstatus.inRMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded project successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of workers through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply information showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will 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 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. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of 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 effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must 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 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 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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 interact. As we face the challenges postured by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts 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 likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 project. The setup is an essential component of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity 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 found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job 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 boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop 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 basically the same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.snpc.org.sg