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) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.
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 assess and enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.
The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer info showing that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the selection 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build reliable group relationships with clients 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 national training council 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 actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change effects, specifically females
and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles posed by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with 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 disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations
throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants
, stressing 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 neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited 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 a crucial part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my very 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 understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit boosted 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort 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 enhance skills training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.