RMI 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) expense. It plans 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.
The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.
The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply details showing that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements 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.
Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build effective group relationships with customers 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further information 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 kind to the address below (personally or by e-mail )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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change effects, specifically females
and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, www.usp.ac.fj 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role 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 crucial issues connected 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 modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals
, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. 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 job. The installation is a crucial element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted my 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 neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate
Fund, with the job 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. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained essentially the same after project 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 federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.