RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten 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 executing the World Bank-funded task successfully.
The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals will 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.
Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 dispute of interest. Further details can be obtained 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 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification impacts, specifically females
and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, 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 national training council 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental 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 included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals
, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants went to 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 task. The installation is an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating 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 impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 two wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed basically the same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.