RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job effectively.
The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 examine and boost the skills of workers through recognized college certification.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for https://www.ntcinfo.org the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer information demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, 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 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 just recently happened 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus climate modification impacts, particularly women
and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive security of vulnerable populations
throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants
, emphasizing 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 go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 project. The setup is a crucial element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned 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 chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced my self-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, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has remained basically the exact same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.