RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the profits 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 assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of workers through certified college certification.
The in-depth 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 providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide details demonstrating that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria 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.
Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )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 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification effects, specifically women
and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial role of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of susceptible populations
during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals
, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During 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 key element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task 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 task when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among 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 standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.
