RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds 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 job successfully.
The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council assess and boost the skills of employees through certified college certification.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing 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 creating and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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. Further info can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address listed 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 women 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 dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, particularly females
and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for thorough security of susceptible populations
throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants
, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial 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. 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 task. The installation is a crucial part of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear 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 found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit increased my 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering 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 occupation education training system has stayed basically the exact same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.