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 means 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded task successfully.
The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through certified college certification.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply info showing that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the selection process. The requirements 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.
Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification impacts, specifically ladies
and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital 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 important role of females and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations
throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals
, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. 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 project. The setup is an essential element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted 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 gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see 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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack 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 economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 actually remained essentially the very same after project completion. The study put forward 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 committed labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.
